Recommendation on MC cartidge and Phono Preamp


I currently have a Mac MA-6600 and Revel F-30 speakers. I recently pre ordered a new VPI Prime turntable. Assuming a budget of $2500-$3000 what would you suggest. Should I be looking at a tube phono preamp vs SS too? Thanks.
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Ralph, I gave him the same advice on his other thread.

To the OP, Atmasphere designs and builds phono stages (and other amplifiers) for a living. He's also a recording and LP production engineer. He knows whereof he speaks.
I like my AT-33PTG/II and Jasmine LP mkII. All in my system details. Great sound for around $1000 total. You can get the AT from 2juki on eBay and the Jasmine on amazon.