best phono stage under 10k

Another vote for the Herron.

Whest is currently not using any US dealers; you have to buy directly from them if you are a US resident.  I found that to be a fairly simple and seamless purchase.  James spent a lot of time with me on e mail as I wanted some special customized options made in my unit.  They accommodated my requests and it too about a week to build my phono stage with the enhancements I wanted.  From there it only took 3 days to get it shipped to me.

I found them to be extremely well organized and responsive to their customers.  I plan on having James build me a set of the Titan interconnects, one with a right angle DIN connector for my SME Series IV tonearm.

Personally I'd like the Manley Steelhead at <$10k.  It also has a line level single ended input for your DAC/CD/Streamer, which means it can function as your phono pre and preamp.  But I'm a tube guy and like the Manley sound.  They also have superb customer service and the company will be around because of its foothold in the recording industry. 

I have had  an Atma-sphere MP1 mk2 for 16 years. The only piece that’s lasted so long in my system. I’ve compared it to many other line stages and this is always the one I prefer musically to the others. I’m such a huge fan of the MP1. As far as the phono section in mine, it’s very good compared to others. For awhile now I’ve also been using an Aesthetix Rhea Sig. and  really like this too. Mostly I enjoy the three inputs and programable inputs for load and gain. I run three tables with 3 arms. I won’t say one is better. They are different sounding and both have their own strengths. Both in the same league.  I will say though that my preferences is all tubes all the way through. I prefer no step ups or even a FET in the input stage. Yes, noise can be an issue but worth it to me. The Thoress phono stage I heard in direct comparison to the Rhea Sig. It was quieter and a little more detailed, but no where near as musically exciting as the Rhea for my preferences.
Steve.

I should add that I only ever had radio interference when using one certain phono cable. And had it bad. I could distinguish the song playing. Changed that cable and gone. 
Also, I had a Tom Evans groove. No problem for me, but the new owner has issues with cell phone interference. He said he’s tried changing cables and arms, and no luck. The Tom Evans is solid state.