[RoadTripper]

I'm tired of getting up to turn the volume up or down in my home theater setup. I am on the lookout for a C&C preamp with remote. Doesn't have to be passive, actually.

[rotarius]

Try the pro-ject Pre box S2 Analog.  Great sounding unit but with limited inputs.  The switching ps can be replaced by any 5v battery powerbank as an added bonus.

[glynnw]

Look for a Tortuga - remote volume and balance - passive - excellent sound quality.  No longer being made so look for a nice used one.

[MttBsh]

Look for a Tortuga - remote volume and balance - passive - excellent sound quality.  No longer being made so look for a nice used one.

I second the Tortuga, it's the only piece of gear in my system I haven't changed - or had any interest in changing - in the past 8 years. 

[Nsm1979]

+1 for Tortuga.

Look for a Tortuga - remote volume and balance - passive - excellent sound quality.  No longer being made so look for a nice used one.

[wushuliu]

Got a Schiit Saga+ ($399) plus on the way. Passive and active, resistor relay volume, remote and the price is pretty darned good. Even cheaper for the solid state version ($299).

If you want ultra cheap you can go for a PGA2310-based preamp (~$70-100+), which I also have on the way:

https://tinyurl.com/mrxr49xt

I've had one in the past and I thought it was great.

[Letitroll98]

Only one recommendation here is actually C&C, the others aren't crazy, just pushing pricing guidelines pretty hard.  What are used Tartugas going for? 

[Wayner]

Frank Van Alstine has a nice one. 4 inputs, 2 line outputs, volume and selector switch (also built in headphone amp for private listening). The highest quality. https://avahifi.com/collections/preamplifiers/products/transcendence-10-rb-preamplifier

I have 4 AVA preamps. Can't go wrong.

Wayner

[wushuliu]

Only one recommendation here is actually C&C, the others aren't crazy, just pushing pricing guidelines pretty hard.  What are used Tartugas going for?

I'm seeing $6-700+ USD.

[Carlton9000]

If used is ok I would suggest looking for an Audio Alchemy DLC with Power Station 2 or 3

[viggen]

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649932302-khozmo-dual-mono-passive-preampvolume-control-with-remote-and-display/

[wushuliu]

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649932302-khozmo-dual-mono-passive-preampvolume-control-with-remote-and-display/

That ad led me down a rabbit hole on the Khozmo website. They've really upped their game the past few years.
So many great options for gear right now.

[viggen]

afaik it's the same potentiometer since they came out more than a decade ago just more features.  i got one when they first came out and found it very transparent.

[RoadTripper]

Thanks everyone, this is a great help.

[mcgsxr]

A used Saga (+ or original) would be my choice for the $ for this approach.

[viggen]

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649937273-schiit-saga-s-remote-control-preamp/

[AllanS]

Staying with Schiit, you can get a B Stock 115v Freya S in black or silver for $499.  Passive or active.  Balanced. 5 yr warranty.  Relay switched volume.  I wish I needed one.
https://www.schiit.com/b-stocks