Lively and Dynamic SS Preamp...


i'm looking to replace my tube preamp with something solid state that is lively, forward and dynamic - and has remote controlled volume. willing to go new or used; multiple outputs (amp and sub) and balanced inputs and outputs are a plus, though not absolutely required, as these can be remedied by y-cables and adapters. phono stage is a huge plus, though again, this can be worked around.

any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

-Scott
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thanks for the suggestions... i should have mentioned in my post that budget is around $2k new or used.

if it matters, amp is Pass XA30.5 and speakers are Revel Gems.
This should fit the bill:

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatran&1286322137&/Mark-Levinson-No.-38-
It would be nice to know what tube preamp you are replacing.

Wouldn't the matching Pass preamp be the logical choice?

If your budget does not allow the purchase of a proper preamp maybe a different amplifier should be considered. Maybe you need more power than 30 watts to get the dynamics you are looking for.