Looking for a new pre-amp!!

Wayne, I have not owned the SA-31. I have owned the Vincent 226 integrated and thought it outstanding for it's price class. Great soundstage with good resolution, not overly analytical. Convinced me to stick with the tube pre/SS amp concept. 

I think the used SA-31 on sale here is offered at a very fair price. It is a very recent production and comes with a pair of interconnects. A highly regarded budget pre. You would need a phonostage however. 

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+mesch Vincent is a very good value having owned an sv237 (I regret selling it) and plan on moving to Vincent seperates. 

 

I should disclose that I do know the seller but can say that he takes excellent care of his gear. I haven't heard this preamp so I cannot comment on it but I will say that it was because of this lengthy thread on another forum that Vincent showed up on my radar. It's a pretty good read if you have the time.

http://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/livestrongs-music-room-a-journey.559572/

The Emotiva XSP-1 is an excellent pre amp. Another option is Brown Audio Labs from Texas. Their Pre amp also has an excellent phono stage. It is Tube / solid state hybrid. 

Another vintage hi-end option is Onkyo integra P 388.