Tube Preamp Recommendations

I have the Rogue 66, which I bought as a demo for $800. Hard to beat for the price. The 99 is even better, but also costs another thousand dollars. The Rogue has what has been referred to as the "modern" tube sound -- detailed with good bass.

Sorry Lindeman, But I can, and will wholeheartedly reccommend CJ preamps. I love my PV-11.

I am using an Audible Illusions Modulus 1 with my Bel Canto Evo. It works quite well with the Evo. I am upgrading my pre-amp and this unit fits well in your budget. If interested let me know.

second the Rogue 66 advice.Put some real NOS in it and sit back.

You should probably consider a used Anthem Pre-1L, if you can find one. I had an Anthem Pre 1 (with phono), and it came fairly close to matching a CAT SL-1 III, but for a lot less money, needless to say. It got a very good Stereophile review, which said that it improves on the Pre 1 that I had.