best phono stage under 10k

Greetings from Canada. Have you tried the Icon Audio UK handmade (no circuit board) tube phono stage? We are the authorized distributor of Icon and ship pre-paid to all locations in Canada and United States. We have sold many Icon Audio PS3 and PS1 MM/MC phono stages and have experienced no problem with radio signal noise. In testing many solid state and other tube phono stage products we have never experienced a better sounding product then the Icon Audio. With a two piece design both models are particularly silent. You can order one unit for trail and if not 100% thrilled return same for refund and/or upgrade. Best regards from Warren at Audioarcan. 

It is surprising that 3 pin (xlr, lemo etc) connectors for phono cables aren't more common since the cartridge is a balanced source.
Anyways just an fyi (same commercial interests caveat) the Phonolab has balanced inputs AND balanced outputs (transformer for output). The outputs support both 775mv and 1.55v reference levels...

Of course Ralphs preamps are superb, if you are considering a full preamp swap!

Sounds like you may find van den Hul’s The Grail interesting. Current mode, extremely low noise solid state phono preamplifier with external power supply. Highly regarded: Michael Fremer compared it with admiration to his ~$50k CH Precision P1+X1.

- Colin

disclaimer: I’m a vdH dealer in Nashville, TN.
https://gestalt.audio

Isn't PS Audio's new Phono amp meant to be the bomb?

$10K!!!????  Oh my, there are many SS phono stages on the market that are exceptional for a lot less than $10K.  I went through a few, Lehmann, Slee., Project, and settled on Gold Note.  Might be better out there, but it's got fabulous reviews and for good reason.  Very adjustable, and on the fly.  I too have an antenna behind my house, as in right behind the wall where my system is.  No interference what so ever with the Gold Note.  My $0.02 worth.