Which is the best preamp for the BEL 1001 MKVs?

I have used the following preamps with my MKV: VTL 5.5, Manley Shrimp, and the Audio Research SP16. All have low output impedences and mate very well with the BEL amp. The order of listing is my preference as well. All are in your price range used or new.

Thanks for the reponse. I am thinking about either Audio Research or BAT preamp. I like the BAT VK5i but it does not have RCAs output whereas the BELs have only RCA. The Cary preamp is also in my list.

if you are looking at bat vk5.. may want to to look at a vk-30... similiar sonics and has rca's..