Preamp for my system...Please

I have been using a PLACETTE ACTIVE preamp. I agree with the fantastic reviews. It is a great product. The rest of my system is DCS digital and goldmund etc. I bought mine used as did a friend, who is also very happy with it.
It is much more transparent than any other preamp I have heard!!! They make a non-active version for less $$$. Your system is worth this preamp. They are rare to find used on Audiogon or anywhere else. Read the reviews. They are sold new direct from Guy Hamel though. He is Placette.
Enjoy, Peterh

I Haven't listened to much tube gear before, but I did hear my same speakers with the Ayon Triton integrated tube amp and thought it sounded wonderful so I guess I'm pretty open.

I'm looking for synergy that will help tie the whole system together

Thanks,

Mike

What $$$ range?

Price range about $5000.00 used here on Audiogon

ARC Ref 3, McIntosh c2300 or Cary Audio SLP05

3 great choices in your price range, the ARC is prob the best of those, the Cary my favorite, and the Mac the best value (comes with and excellent MC/MM phono stage)

can't go wrong with any of those