Stuart,
Well a little over I agree - listed used prices comes to $4500.
JBL Performance Series PS1400 PT800 is around $2500 used.
An older Bryston 4B ST is around $1200 used.
A Bryston Bp 25 sells for around $800 used.
I figured you could haggle - I found 54 preamps listed at less than $300 - so you could go that route. Sorry if this was no help to you.
Well a little over I agree - listed used prices comes to $4500.
JBL Performance Series PS1400 PT800 is around $2500 used.
An older Bryston 4B ST is around $1200 used.
A Bryston Bp 25 sells for around $800 used.
I figured you could haggle - I found 54 preamps listed at less than $300 - so you could go that route. Sorry if this was no help to you.