I bought a PS Audio Phono Converter when the price dropped to $1000. It's very good AND can rip ytour LPs to HiRez (including DSD). It also has a line in so you can rip with another phono preamp if you wish. I'm using it with very tweaked Linn tables and various arm/cartridge combinations. The rips I get are fantastic.
Assuming a MM preamp is enough for your needs , there are many who swear by the Transcendent Sound vacuum tube phono preamp for $999 assembled or $699 as a kit . Some swear it's his best sounding product as well .
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