You should consider the Nagra BPS. It is solid state but is a very nice sounding unit. No SS stridency or brightness here. Very natural sounding and very musical. I think it is $2400 new but you should be able to get for a bit less on Agon. Here are some reviews:
http://www.stereophile.com/phonopreamps/nagra_bps_phono_preamplifier/
http://www.avguide.com/review/nagra-bps-battery-powered-phonostage-tas-198
http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/nagra2/bps.html
http://www.stereophile.com/phonopreamps/nagra_bps_phono_preamplifier/
http://www.avguide.com/review/nagra-bps-battery-powered-phonostage-tas-198
http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/nagra2/bps.html