Best solid state pre-amp below US $ 10.000,00 ??

Thank you Raquel, Would you be able to characterize the sonic differences between the Ren II (not Sig) and the Phi preamps?

Has anyone ever experienced the CELLO 1 Ohm pre amp ?

I had a Cello Suite preamp. Is the Cello 1 Ohm a new unit?

No, the 1 Ohm was the latest pre-amp design of Cello. Which ancessor did you choose for your Cello Audio Suite ?

Hello Folks: thank´s for your very kind input so far. My quest is over! Today my Audio Aero dealer returned my cdp "a little bit modified" ;) Furthermore he installed the optional line-stage module. I must say: the mods take this already excellent sounding player to a totally new level and in conjunction with the line stage module I´ve now got a superb sounding pre as well. I´ve just added a Clearaudio Basic Symmetry phono MC pre and a new Clearaudio Stradivary MC cartridge - FANTASTIC !!! - into my system. I tell you: You will have to pay A LOT more money to surpass the performance of this system...