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Best SS preamp $1000

Looking for advice & opinions to kickstart my search for a new solid state 2-channel pre. Budget is ~$1000 max, new or used.

Must have remote, don't need balanced connections, don't need phono stage.

The rest of my system is: Reference 3A MM de Capo i speakers, Parasound HCA-1000A amp, Logitech Transporter as source, current pre is a Parasound P/LD-1100.

Thanks in advance!
tlhiii
inna
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Audiolab 8000Q, original British made.
schubert
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Van Alstine SL
tlhiii OP
16 posts
 
Thanks again to all, a few more possibilities added to my list from your suggestions.

The Bel Canto Pre3 seems to get high marks for transparency and detail in reviews, which are what I'm looking for. The aesthetics (i.e., silver faceplate) don't fit with the rest of my gear at all, but that's not a deal-breaker.

Does anyone have experience with the models noted below...? They seem to meet my criteria but haven't found too much info about them yet.

- Arcam FMJ C30 or C31?
- Cambridge Audio 840E
- Linn Kairn

Thanks again!
nglazer
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See if you can find a used C-J PF-R. Former Stereophile Class A, excellent pre. Have had one for years. Set and forget!

Neal
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jedinite24
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Hi Tlhiii

What did you end up getting?
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