Preamp recommendations up to $2000

Juicy Music Peach was received today and installed. Really fun preamp! Very quiet.

It has two output impedance settings: SuperLo Z (90 ohms) for use with low input impedance amps (typically SS), and HiZ (3500 ohms) for use with typical tube amps. I find myself using SuperLo Z with my Pass Labs amps that have fairly low input impedance specs.

The HiZ mode reminds me of triode mode on an amp that has both triode and pentode modes; it has a wide image with lots of air and a touch of softness. The SuperLo Z mode would be analogous to pentode mode: a bit more punch, and a slightly deeper yet narrower image. I can definitely see where the HiZ mode could be preferable in a system with tube amps because of the very natural presentation of the music.

Lots of toe tapping going on here at Chez Tvad.

If you could stretch your budget about $400, an Aesthetix Calpso used would be really nice.

Tvad,

The switchable output impedance settings is intriguing to me.

How is the detail and imaging accuracy with each?

Does it have a phono pre-amp built in that can take a low out MC cart?

Also, how many outputs does it provide? Can it support a processor and output for recording concurrently?

Detail and imaging accuracy is equal on both settings, IMO.

It does not have a built in phono. The Blueberry model has a built in phono, but the Blueberry does not have the SuperLo Z output option.

It has four inputs, plus a tape loop input. One set of main outputs, plus tape loop outputs. It has a Home Theater bypass switch

Details here.

Tvad,

What are your impressions compared to other Preamps you are familiar with?

What do you think a Peach would do for my system?