Phone stage for VPI Scout 1.1

A friend of mine uses the IPhono stage with stellar results in combination with his Scout/Zephyr.  Well worth the $$.  Smack in the middle of your price range.   
http://http//ifi-audio.com/portfolio-view/micro-iphono/
http://http//www.musicdirect.com/p-161016-ifi-micro-iphono-mmmc-phono-preamp.aspx

Sutherland seems to be a good one and receives nice reviews. The Insight is $1500 new I think however, $950 seems like a good deal. Do you have experience with Sutherland Yogiboy? What is the sonic signature? I'm more of a tube guy so I don't like the cooler side or front row but also don't like too warm or back row.

I never owned it,but it always gets great reviews. I like tubes ,that’s why I originally recommended the Croft! BTW,I use a Quicksilver phono preamp. It’s all a roll of the dice if something will work with your gear.  

True yes it is a roll of the dice unfortunately. I am inquiring about the Sutherland so we'll see. So many choices lol. 

You should try the Whest PS.30R...
I use an upgraded PS.30RDT which is stunning.