I heard the top-of-the-line Allnic tube preamp on my system which has a CODA #16 amp in the mix. This thing cost $33k and for the first time I found a preamp I liked better than the dead neutral Benchmark LA4 preamp.
I did some research on the designer, and he seems like a bit of a genius. I cannot afford the Allnic preamp and I am very happy with the Benchmark.
The reason I mentioned this expensive preamp is that this company has other lower end models and I see them listed on USAudiomart in the price range requested.
One thing I am looking for with Allnic products are ones that have OTL/OCL design. I hope to get a DAC from them with this design. Phenomenal detail and beautiful holographic sound. I would not be interested if the detail was missing.

