Audio Research SP-5

After an absence of many years I am looking to get back into the stereo game again. I’m starting with a pair of Dynaco Mk III mono amps and now looking for a suitable preamp with a phono stage (most important). Trying to keep my budget to $1,000-$1,500 and looking at the Conrad Johnson Classic 2 (tube) or the ARC SP-5 (SS). I’d like to hear some opinions if you have experience with either preamp, or maybe both! Or if you have other suggestions I’m open to that too.

Thanks for reading and giving me your thoughts.