Single box tube linestage preamp - $3,000 used

Bat VK-32SE

If you have a great phono amp I would suggest getting (or at least trying) a Doge 8 preamp. It lists under $1,500 and is excellent by any standards. It even has phono outs, but that section, while quite good, is not up to the excellent linestage quality of the preamp. You would have to go up to a fairly tricked out Audio Horizons preamp to equal its performance. Above that, you would have to opt for a Coincident Technologies Linestage at $5,000--and that only has 2 inputs, but it is a glorious preamp that is as good as any regardless of price.

Greg

ARC LS-26 (but this is a very neutral design)

A used AudioValve Eklipse can be had for your price. Check out the reviews and do some research. Its also one of the best looking components you'll find. Good luck in your search.

I second Allchemie's suggestion of the Audio Horizon 2.2 preamp. With the addition of the new warmer sounding wiring harness and Cu V caps this one is a real winner. It also provides you with your requirement of 4 RCA inputs and one XLR input and can be had with remote.