BAT VK-42SE Their latest design - solid state reliability and dynamics paired with oil filled resistors for smoother valve like bloom, but subtle and without the overly romantic or dark valve sound - sounds closer to the Rex £18k preamp at the top of the line. 42SE is top of the BAT Solid State line. Plenty of glowing reviews out there - I chose this over the 52SE for extended lower end and better micro and macro dynamics. Great user interface too. Less than 2 years old - absolutely mint - all packaging, remote etc. Balanced and SE in/outs Cost £6850 - sell for just [COLOR="Red"]£2995[/COLOR].