cheap but decent preamp?

[Bfowler]

i just scored a audiosource eq100 on ebay for a good price. i'm pairing this with my audiosource amp100 and want it to be a solid 2 channel setup for my room. 2 things are is missing

1, a way to control the volume from across my room (or so i dont have to get my ass out of bed)
2, the amp100 is VERY un, irr, de...not sensitive. if i'm using an ipod for a source, i must have the volume cranked on it, AND have the amp100 volume (which really IS a gain knob, not a true volume) cranked to get what i think of as slightly higher then moderate volume. i have never been able to drive the amp even remotely loud.

i'm looking for a moderate to cheap preamp with a remote control to hook up with my audiosource setup.

[stipud]

I have basically the same setup, but older...

AudioControl EQ8
AudioControl AmpSeven T
AudioControl Preamp/Tuner Two

[Bfowler]

the last couple preamp/tuner 2's when for pretty damn high. more then 150 shipped. i might have to go with a non audiosource unit

[Francious70]

You know, a receiver is what you're looking for.

This is the one I have.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Onkyo-Surround-Soun ... 2a0d8cf515

[Bfowler]

thats a pretty solid receiver! i will keep that as a plan B

[fuzzysnuggleduck]

A bit pricey and you'd need to find someone to pickup (I assume) but here's an AudioSource Pre One posted on CL no long ago:

http://chautauqua.craigslist.org/ele/2159900373.html