[kach22i]

Originally posted by 911teo
So the pre is really what I need 1st...

I have an Italian GRAAF tube pre-amp which is hard to come by in this country, but if you stumble across one - pick it up.

http://www.graaf.it/welcome_english.htm

My favorite if I had the money would be something from Emotive Audio. I've never heard one, but researched the heck out of it - would fit my taste, maybe not yours.

http://www.emotiveaudio.com/

This one the "Sira":
http://www.emotiveaudio.com/sira-le.htm




Like I said, it has to look as good as it sounds - you are buying "art" at these prices.