What preamp should I buy ?

I am leaning towards this selection
ARC LS3, SP8, SP6
Some Macintosh model
I have had the following.
Rogue Magnum 99
Blue Circle BC3 Despina
AES ae/1
Conrad Johnson Premier 2
ARC SP7
and others I can't even think of right now.
Thanks, Scott

I think an original CAT could be had at near the price.

How about a Sonic Frontier SFL2 ?

I love my Musical Fidelity A3cr. I think it is a great pre at that price range. The 3.2 is suppose to be better and could still be had for a grand.

Scott,

I know that I already responded to you but, look seriously at the Tube Audio Design 150. I listen to 70-04 rock on my Adcom 600 and good recordings like Eagles, Aerosmith, Fleetwood Mac and others sound really good through Vandersteen's. I also have the 2Cesignatures. I also suggest the power cord that Paul gryzbeck sells with the TAD-150. I have compared fie other preamps including the ARC SP 9 MK 2 with Amperex tubes and the TAD 150 beats them all. I have not heard the Sonic Frontiers or the Audible illusions but, you can pick up a brand new TAD-150 with warranty for $700. My setup is so transparent on some recordings its scary....

Eagleman