[rebbi]

Let’s say that I wanted a preamp with at least a volume remote for use with one of Klaus’ stereo power amps. And let’s further hypothesize that a Tempest or Candela puts me over budget. Any suggestions for an alternative preamp? I was thinking of a Schitt Saga or Freya. Any thoughts on that, or other suggestions?   

[firedog]

I have a Freya, think it's very good. Although I like the solid state mode better than the tube mode. Can't go wrong with it though. A good value for the money.

[FullRangeMan]

If I can say I would like a Inspire preamp due the 8 pins tubes and small colour chassis, unfortunately it dont offer headphone output.

[JLM]

Take a look at Tortuga if you want a straight wire solution (and don't need gain, most just need impedance matching).

[rikhav]

Take a look at Tortuga if you want a straight wire solution (and don't need gain, most just need impedance matching).

Absolutely agree with you sir
I use a Salas b1 preamp kit hotrodded to level 2 and it works just works fantastic with the stratos

[dburna]

Take a look at Tortuga if you want a straight wire solution (and don't need gain, most just need impedance matching).

I might be selling one of these (DIY) soon as I have moved to a very minimalist system (DAC/pre -> amp -> speakers). If interested, ping me.

Regards, -dGB

[fredgarvin]

There's a Channel Islands PLC-1 mk2 for sale at Audiogon at about half price, and in your hypothetical budget probably. 5 inputs, 2 outputs and remote. Nice gear.

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis8iccj-channel-islands-audio-plc-1-mk-ii-passive-preamp-solid-state#&gid=1&pid=2

[rebbi]

 For some reason, I wasn’t getting notified of replies to this thread. Awesome, awesome suggestions, guys! I appreciate all of you! Thanks. 

[Manolo]

Odyssey amplifiers have a lot of gain so you would be better with a low gain preamp. The ob-3's gain is medium.

[rebbi]

Odyssey amplifiers have a lot of gain so you would be better with a low gain preamp. The ob-3's gain is medium.

“OB-3” ?

[Manolo]

ba-3, sorry! This linestage project is based on the first gain stage ofvthe ba-3 First Watt by Nelson Pass class A
amplifier. I built one and it sounds super good paired with a FW F4 amplifier driving my Spatial Audio's M4.
you can see all this in the diyaudio.com site in the Pass forum and in the store section, if you are interested.

[I.Greyhound Fan]

I would look hear at AVAHiFi.  Franks gear sounds great and is a lot of bang for the buck.  Plus he has a 30 day money back guaranty.

https://avahifi.com/collections/preamplifiers

Or go the used route.