This is what I will offer. I have a amp that is comparable to yours. I have purchased a Consonance T1 preamp new for hundreds less than your budget. This pre is point to point wiring, audio grade caps, tube rectified with minimalist design. Available with remote volume only. No phono. Ok now the sound. In stock form good qualities one would expect from a well designed tube pre. To take this to very good I changed the rectifier with a Create audio ( got one for $50 online although they list $100) great rectifier. Also a mix of NOS tubes tesla and seimens now has unbelievable sound quality and clarity, wide open stage with pinpoint imaging, extended dynamics with good speed and solid deep bass. I took this preamp to demo it with the amp that I wanted to make sure of compatibility and synergy. Much to my and everyone in the room including the dealers surprise the T1 out performed the amplifiers matching pre which is very popular well touted and cost over $6000 . I was getting praise for the performance of this little unknown pre. This pre was better in every area than the 6k ss pre. I do not want to name the matching pre so not to ruffle feathers. If you are interested in what I compared against or where to purchase T1 pre email me. Best
