My youtube feed just came up with the new Galion Navy Tube Preamp. I watched it and was super impressed with the quality of the components, really top notch, especially the caps. BTW - No XLR, only RCA. It is within your price range. I do not know anything about it, but, I thought I would post it here for your evaluation. As I said earlier, I am using a McIntosh c2300 with vintage smooth plate Telefunkens and I am sticking with this preamp, so, I have no idea about the story with this new Galion. fyi, here is a link to the new Galion Navy Tube Preamp video.

