Best used 2 channel preamp for 2500.00.

Also take a look at an ARC LS5 MKII or MkIII, I think you'll find them more musical than the LS-25. Good Luck!

I really liked the Sonic Frontiers Line 3. Fully balanced, dual mono, remote control, low out-put impedance, by pass loop, well built and most importantly very neutral sound.

If you can get your hands on an AudioValve Eclipse, you'd be hard-pressed to do better. Also worth checking out a Rogue 99 Magnum.

Check out odyssey stratos at odysseyaudio.com. Read the reviews (including TAS' golden ear award) you find there and then order a monoblock pair for $2k.

You should notice the power rating, the speed, etc.. Not to mention the 30 day money back guarantee and the 20 year mfg. warranty. Oh, and if you don't like the standard faceplate, you can have them customize it to your liking.

I've never listened to these but I know those that own them. I've never heard or read one negative comment about these amps.

-IMO (were you expecting another's?)

Conrad Johnson Premier 14. A great preamp and a great buy, currently (used) well below $2500. I've had mine since l996. It does everything (except phono), has multiple inputs and 2 sents of outputs, and is remote-controlled.