The best pre-amp under $2,000 is the Doge 8 and the Doge 8 Clarity available from Pacific Valve. They even have a very good phono stage.
The Coincident Technology Line Stage at $5,000 is outstanding. The only shortfall is that it only has 2 inputs, causing one to re-think their front end, or switch cables. But if you buy it with their outstanding phono stage at $5,500, it also has an extra input.
Possibly the best is the Audion Quattro at $15,000 and it comes with an excellent phono stage.
The Einstein The Tube Mark II at around $18,000 is also an outstanding piece.
Greg
The Coincident Technology Line Stage at $5,000 is outstanding. The only shortfall is that it only has 2 inputs, causing one to re-think their front end, or switch cables. But if you buy it with their outstanding phono stage at $5,500, it also has an extra input.
Possibly the best is the Audion Quattro at $15,000 and it comes with an excellent phono stage.
The Einstein The Tube Mark II at around $18,000 is also an outstanding piece.
Greg