What are best phono preamps under $500 ?


I am looking for a phono stage MM preamp <$500 that does not give any hum, hiss, noise , etc .... and has "decent" sound to use with my Legend LM-9 mono tube amps. Can anyone recommend one (SS or tube) that meet the above's ? What do you think about the YS-Audio Tube Phono preamp that 's been sold on Ebay and Audiogon? A brand new only costs less than $500 !
dongnhac
Among the solid state phono preamps for about $500 (used), there are the "usual suspects" that have been discussed a number of times here on A-gon. For more info, check the threads listed in the A-gon archives. (To access the search feature for the archives, click on the link "More Chat" at the bottom of the discussion forum threads. On the next page that comes up, look down at the bottom for the search engine.)

I can, from personal experience, recommend the Lehmann Audio Black Cube SE as an excellent choice for a moving magnet phono preamp (the concensus seems to be that it is less desirable for moving coil cartridges). The "SE" version, with the much larger power supply, is a decided improvement over the stock (original) Black Cube, so if your budget will allow, go for the "SE" model. It often sells used here on A-gon for around $500.
aragon 47K
parasound 100
black cube
musical fidelity X-LP
all are good buys and cheap.
How about the Klyne Audio Arts SK-2A? There just happens to be one on Agon today for $350 used ($750 new).