PHONO PREAMP

rhodes-if you haven't seen this listing, this Rogers tubed  unit is very nice. Made in the USA!
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/phono-rogers-pa-1a-tube-phono-preamplifier-trades-ok-2017-08-12-pr...

I have heard a couple of systems with one, and all the  expected sonic characteristics were there-and being tube, it's quiet.

+1 for Sutherland.  Ron doesn't get much press in the audio rags but he is very well respected. For your budget I would recommend that you seriously check-out his full featured preamplifier, the N1. I have owned mine for about 7 months.  It combines his state of the art phono stage and his well respected line stage. Bullet proof and quite possibly the best sounding preamplifier at any price. Loosing interconnects is always good!
Links: http://sutherlandengineering.com/products/n1/
  Owners Manual: http://www.sutherlandengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Sutherland-N1-OwnersManual.pdf

HI, called Ron the other day and suggested the N1 to me. He was very helpful. It does keep things simple. I like the build quality. I had a Parasound JC3+. Do you think the n1 is far far superior or not even close?,  Ken  

The N1 is in another league with no disrespect to any Parasound product.
You just need to take the cover off for 2 reasons: 1) to see the build quality 2) set loading & gain for your phono cartridge.  Be careful not to salivate on the circuitry!
The sound is simple to describe, just gain with no signature of it's own. It gets out of the way and lets you hear exactly what's in the grooves or any other source.
As I stated earlier, possibly the best sounding preamplifier at any price on the planet!

 I have had a NVO SPAII for a few years. I recently was without it for a few weeks and had to listen to my solid state phono stage instead. I can't express how much better I find tube phono stages. The NVO, I believe is one of the best.
 The blackness of the background is surprising, the energy fed to my preamp is unbelievable. Very full and rich presentation, and the smoothest and easiest on the ears I have ever heard.