best preamps


can someone recommend best preamps
Thanks!
jhamond987
+1 for CH Precision L1+X1, i'm considering this one for myself.Otherwise you have Aries Cerat Pondera Reference and Robert Koda K-15EX.

@caphill 
I was only referring to the preamp. At that price level, you would be able to get a 1 off custom project. CAT is especially known for doing custom.

I like Soulution and Boulder for amps but not much else.

Other than speakers and very large power rated amps, there's not much benefits beyond $10k per component anyways...

Building a good room, assuring good clean ample electrical, and matching components are all that's needed.

All the extra money gets you is a little room to mess up and sound decent...

Oh, or status...