FWIW, I have a Consonance Cyber 222 tube pre to go with NuForce 9.02 monoblocks. Was looking at Manley shrimp, Balanced Audio Technology, Cary. I wanted a remote, and more than 1 pair of RCA outputs to add a sub, so the Consonance fit my limited budget and requirements. Haven't rolled any tubes, don't know which to try, but so far I'm happy with the combination.