Help me purchase my first preamp

Well the title says it all. I need suggestions from the audio gurus that reside on this site. Now I'll start by realizing that some of you will want to suggest items that may cost a few thousand dollars, but unfortunately my budget will permit the purchase of a piece that only costs a few hundred. Yeah I know, I wish I had more to spend too.
A couple of weeks ago I was virtually gifted some Infinity RS5B's from our very own @MrBuhl, thanks again Ed. Around the same time I also purchased an Adcom GFA545 through a local seller, and I've been kicking around the idea of trying these items together.
Now for a preamp I'm open to suggestions that primarily fit my limited budget. What are some suggestions? I am definitely willing to buy used and lack of remote is not a deal breaker.
A couple of weeks ago I was virtually gifted some Infinity RS5B's from our very own @MrBuhl, thanks again Ed. Around the same time I also purchased an Adcom GFA545 through a local seller, and I've been kicking around the idea of trying these items together.
Now for a preamp I'm open to suggestions that primarily fit my limited budget. What are some suggestions? I am definitely willing to buy used and lack of remote is not a deal breaker.
2.3TL, 3.1TL, SRS 2, SDA 2B, SDA II,SDA 1C, 7B, 7C, 7 series 2, 10B, 5JR+, 5JR, 5A, 4.5, 4, RTA 11TL, RTA 8TL, RTA 8T, LSI9 Ebony, LSI7 EBONY, LSI7 CHERRY, LSIC, RTI A7, RTI A3, CSI A4, CSI A6, F/XI A4, RTI4. That's all for now.
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You will need the remote.
Saying that it's "too hard" to pursue your dreams is no different than admitting to yourself that you are too lazy to achieve them.
Joule-Electra LA-100; Balanced Power Technology AC conditioner;
Odyssey Khartago monos (with most factory upgrades); Magnepan MG 3.6R
No most 2ch. do not
Baby steps, baby steps. God knows I don't have enough cash to start fiddling with tubes.
Saw this locally. Of course I don't know if it's any good.
This one is only $185 shipped and looks to be in really great shape.
https://ebay.com/p/Rotel-RC-972-2-Channel-Pre-Amp-Processor-Amplifier/110875644?iid=202364199264&chn=ps
Vinyl: Fluance RT82 * Nagaoka MP-110 * Bottlehead Reduction + Integration Upgrade
Video: Panasonic TH-50PZ850U * Panasonic DMP-UB200P-K * ROKU Premiere * Z-line Designs Elektra
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/ele/6630427284.html
Saying that it's "too hard" to pursue your dreams is no different than admitting to yourself that you are too lazy to achieve them.
https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649420503-usher-p307-preamplifier/
Here's one for a bill less:
https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649444145-usher-p307a-solid-state-preamplifier/
Or, this Adcom:
https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649449649-adcom-gfp-750-preamp/images/1938956/
Joule-Electra LA 100 MKIII
Pass Labs Aleph 30, McCormack DNA-125, Parasound A21
Marantz SA-14S1
Usher CP-6311/Tyler Acoustics Taylo Reference Monitor, LSA-1
Dual SVS SB2000
Wireworld Equinox 7 bi-wire, Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7 IC
Secondary Rig:
Parasound P5, Audio Electronics by Cary Constellation
Marsh a200s, Audio Elecrtonics by Cary Hercules
Pioneer Elite DV-45a, Denon DVD-2910
Klipsch Epic CF-1, Vandersteen 3CE sig
Analysus Plus Oval
Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
Transport/Dac: Cayin Venus cd-100i, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkI
Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra
Speaker Cables: Analysis Plus Black Mesh Oval 9, Cerious Technologies Graphene Extreme
Interconnects: Analysis Plus Copper Oval-In Micro, MG Audio Design Planus Cu2,
Cerious Technologies Graphene Extreme
Power Cables by: Cullen Cables, 6sons Audio, Swiss Cables
All TV's sound enhanced by Polk Magnfi Mini's.
Other; SDA2BTL's, M10 series II, M7C's, Hafler XL600 amp, RB-980BX, Parasound HCA-1500 amp , P5 preamp, all in storage. All speakers have had crossover rebuilds, resulting in a small fortune invested in Sonicaps, and tweeter upgrades.
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That is nice.
All TV's sound enhanced by Polk Magnfi Mini's.
Other; SDA2BTL's, M10 series II, M7C's, Hafler XL600 amp, RB-980BX, Parasound HCA-1500 amp , P5 preamp, all in storage. All speakers have had crossover rebuilds, resulting in a small fortune invested in Sonicaps, and tweeter upgrades.
Political memes posted as fact and accepted as fact, are sign language of the ignorant, for the ignorant
tonyb said " but even socialists can do a good thing here and there
Social media makes dumb people dumber and smart people dumb then dumber.
No kidding i do not see them on my phone.
That one is their worst sounding pre amp. The ref series is where ya want to be in B&k pre's. Btw...the ref series have subwoofer outputs also.
The older higher end HT processors make excellent 2 channel pre's and are a steal for a few hundies. B&k Ref 30 or 50, look for an Outlaw processor as well as an older Proceed, Classe, Anthem. They all will have subwoofer outputs.
Sony 850c 4k
Pioneer elite vhx 21
Sony 4k BRP
SVS SB-2000
Dynaudio Audience 72
Polk FX500 surrounds
Cary xciter dac
Cullen modded Sonos
Joule la-100 pre
B&k Ref 4420 amp
Cables-
Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Analysis plus crystal oval ic's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable
Kitchen
Sonos zp90
B&k 1430
Tad 803 speakers
Lexicon made good stuff.
You also have a Parasound pre, Outlaw for under 300 in your neck of the woods.
Sony 850c 4k
Pioneer elite vhx 21
Sony 4k BRP
SVS SB-2000
Dynaudio Audience 72
Polk FX500 surrounds
Cary xciter dac
Cullen modded Sonos
Joule la-100 pre
B&k Ref 4420 amp
Cables-
Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Analysis plus crystal oval ic's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable
Kitchen
Sonos zp90
B&k 1430
Tad 803 speakers
http://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/182723/b-k-refenrence-5-preamp-tuner-w-remote
I was running one of these with a Parasound amp and Squeezebox Touch with some Monitor 10s when I first got started with better interconnects and speaker cables cables, and was a beautiful combination. Like Tony, I'm also a big fan of the Reference line, and also the AVR series, like the 507.
I'm not sure the Reference 5 offers adjustable bass management, though, unlike the Reference 50 or 30 processors do. On the Reference 5, it may be set at 80Hz.
I also enjoy the simple presentation and ergonomics. At first, I hated it, because it was so plain, but now I really love it. Customizable, too.
Always wondered about the Outlaw stuff, as well...
Hard to beat at this price point. Have owned one. You get a lot for the money spent.
Joule-Electra LA 100 MKIII
Pass Labs Aleph 30, McCormack DNA-125, Parasound A21
Marantz SA-14S1
Usher CP-6311/Tyler Acoustics Taylo Reference Monitor, LSA-1
Dual SVS SB2000
Wireworld Equinox 7 bi-wire, Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7 IC
Secondary Rig:
Parasound P5, Audio Electronics by Cary Constellation
Marsh a200s, Audio Elecrtonics by Cary Hercules
Pioneer Elite DV-45a, Denon DVD-2910
Klipsch Epic CF-1, Vandersteen 3CE sig
Analysus Plus Oval
I have reached out to a few sellers and am awaiting responses. In the meantime I'll try to evaluate each potential preamp with the hope of making a final decision in the near future.
price is certainly right.
Done deal.
So I settled for a B&K reference 50. Hopefully I'll get a chance to get it dialed in sometime in the next few days.
Sony 850c 4k
Pioneer elite vhx 21
Sony 4k BRP
SVS SB-2000
Dynaudio Audience 72
Polk FX500 surrounds
Cary xciter dac
Cullen modded Sonos
Joule la-100 pre
B&k Ref 4420 amp
Cables-
Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Analysis plus crystal oval ic's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable
Kitchen
Sonos zp90
B&k 1430
Tad 803 speakers