$1600. preamp

Save some money AND get a wonderful Mapletree Audio preamp right here on Audiogon:

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/tube-mapletree-audio-line-2b-ht-line-preamplifier-with-ht-bypass-2016-06-08-preamplifiers-30248-locust-grove-ga

I bought a Manley Shrimp years ago on here for about $900. I had it for about six months and truthfully I didn't think it was anything special. I sold it for about what I paid. Shelling out $1600 now would be a huge overpay.

$1,600 for a Shrimp is too high. The Jumbo Shrimp (version with remote and some other changes inside) would be a good deal at $1,600. i use one in my office system and really like it.

Pass labs X-1..
home demo from Reno Hi Fi..
Amazing...

At this price range, you should put the Audible Illusions Modulus 3A on your audition list. Galen Carol Audio sometimes has factory refurbished units at a nice price.