Haha zombie thread, etc. This kind of question is the high-end counterpart to "I need the best fully balanced tube preamp with 5 inputs and remote for under $1K...go!". At least this way is more fun - but really nobody is gaining any insight from these kinds of questions & responses.
Though if OP is still alive and looking, he should wait a little longer to see what Audio research releases as their new Ref 10 or 50th Anniversary preamp.
