Valve phono stage

@tomwh - thanks but they're not offering the Maxxed Out although the site states they're working on something superior. 

@almarg - thanks not considered one of them...interesting option. 

@amg56- it's too expensive; as I mentioned my budget is $3800

@lewm - by PS i mean phono stage! I did think it could be misconstrued for power supply. 


I'm certainly considering the Manley Chinook with upgraded valves from Doug's Tubes in NY & the Herron VTPH-2A.
Additionally I'm very interested to see what K+K Audio have to offer...

You cannot do better than a Herron at your price range. Actually I am not certain you can do better up to $10,000. His equipment is simply outstanding. I would find a way for the Herron to work with your system.

K&K makes a great phono stage which can be custom built for your needs.

A used Aesthetix Rhea is in your price range if you shop and has balanced outputs as well as three inputs.

+1 for the Aesthetix Rhea. Very versatile, fully balanced outputs, many impedance and gain selections and has a built in demagnetizer for MC cartridges.  I absolutely love mine.  

Looks like it is on sale, too:

https://www.upscaleaudio.com/products/aesthetix-rhea