Phono stage for my system?

Dear @sameyers1 : I think that your best option could be that Linn Uphorik you mentioned.

Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS,
R.

https://www.hifichoicemag.com/content/linn-uphorik-%C2%A31850

I like the lounge audio (silver) with Coppola for mc carts. My buddy has one, quiet, and more importantly musical. My preference is tubes in pre's but that usually comes with a cost. You can certainly look for a used rogue Ares, won't get better than that for 1k-ish.  

Some other possibilities not mentioned by anyone yet.

A.  Dynavector P75 mk4 - This device has been around for years.  The latest incarnation has a number of improvements, including better power supply and more adjustability for MM cartridges.  Available in the U.S. from multiple vendors with return policies for $895.

See https://www.dynavector.com.au/index-4-P75.html

B.  Graham Slee Reflex M - This company has been making phono stages for a long time and has earned industry kudos for their products.  This unit is one of their better models for MM and high output MC cartridges.  It is available with three different power supplies from well under to a bit over $1,000 U.S.

https://www.hifisystemcomponents.com/phono-preamps/reflex-m-mm-phono-preamp.html

C.  Lehmann Black Cube SE II - Yet another firm that has a long history of producing quality phono stages offers this model with a separate power supply for slightly over $1,000.

https://www.lehmannaudio.com/phono-stages/black-cube-se-ii.html

D.  Sutherland KC Vibe - A final candidate from a long established firm in this business.  It is their entry level product for $895.

https://sutherlandengineering.com/products/kc-vibe/

All of these products are available in the U.S. from U.S. vendors with return policies.  All have received favorable reviews.  Does anyone have experience with any of these units?

Before pursuing the pre-owned Linn Uphorik, $2,995 new, (thanks to @rauliruegas for providing a link to a review of the Linn Uphorik from HiFi Choice), I would like to evaluate at home two or three new units to see if they provide a sufficiently engaging sound.

Thanks to all for your recommendations, but please do remember that some of us have a budget. 

Dear @sameyers1 :  Sutherland has very good desins and with very good quality excecution of those designs but the  Uphorik is not only a true dual mono design but a balanced one that's an advantage for lower noise levels when we are talking of phono stages.

Obviously that it's a personal decision.

R.

@rauliruegas - Thx for your feedback.  You have summarized well two of the major reasons I'm interested in the Linn Uphorik.  A couple of others are worth mentioning.  The unit can be adjusted to optimize its  performance for virtually any MM or MC cartridge.  And Linn's house sound, like my Ayre Acoustics equipment, is very neutral, which is what I have grown to appreciate as someone who plays the piano (not all that well, but for my ow enjoyment) and who attends lots of classical and jazz concerts.  Linn and Ayre both make some of the best, neutral sounding electronics at their price points.  I'm not sure I can take advantage of the balanced circuitry, as I will have to explore if I can replace the tonearm cabling in my turntable to provide balanced connections.  But the improved S/N ratio of balanced connections is worth pursuing.

I'm also interested in a pre-owned Ayre Acoustics P-5xe phono stage, which is no longer made, but last sold for around $3,250 new.  They are only infrequently available on Audiogon or U.S. Audiomart, and the recent sales were in the $1,500 to $1,700 range.  But that unit is also dual mono and balanced (or RCA).  I own three other pieces of Ayre equipment (pre-amp, CD player and DAC) and find their sound even more open, clear (but not harsh) and natural than the Linn products.  And Ayre is great about repairs and upgrades at reasonable costs.

Your input is much appreciated.