SS Preamp (HT bypass) sub $5k

After too many years of frustrated limited access/ventilation:

I cut huge access holes in the back of my cabinet, for hands, arms, head if needed, access, lots of ventilation. The problem is seeing the wires against the white wall behind.

I made a floating back panel of matching color.

I hung it loosely 1-1/2" behind the back of my cabinet, it slides/lifts off, have at everything, then hang the panel behind the wires, push/roll the cabinet back in place.

Black might work, I had a matching wood panel from the back of the old upper cabinet I removed.

The cabinet floats 1/4" above the floor on concealed wheels, 4 of these

My cabinet is well ventilated and open to the back.   I just don't think I want to put tubes in there and have to worry about turning my preamp off and warming it up.

I owned a Bryston BP6 that excelled in transparency/detail without harshness (think straight wire with gain) and threw a very open and deep 3D soundstage, which is one of the main reasons why I bought it.  This BP26 should be even better and has balanced connections, and at $2450 is half your $5k budget and is still under warranty (not that you’ll ever likely need it with Bryston).  Best of luck. 

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650264242-bryston-bp-26-with-mps-2-power-supply/

I know you say tubes aren't an option, but you should give a call to Backert Labs. Although their preamps have 2 tubes., they don't seem too worried about ventilation. And they make a great preamp with multiple outs (for your sub) and HT passthru.

Thanks peter, this looks promising!  

Audionet Pre1 G3 is their entry level into magical sound!  SS at it's best.  Used for way under 5k.  Sub out.  Not exactly HT bypass, but on your way to true high end sound.   https://en.audionet.de/machines/pre-i-g3/#imageclose-590