suggestions on small footprint phono stages


Hello gang - I'm interested in upgrading my phono stage (a PS Audio GCPH), but for the sake of WAF I need something with a smaller footprint width-wise (roughly in the dimensions of the GCPH, which is less than 1/2 a rack space).

I like and enjoy the GCPH (and it's flexibility), but it is a bit bright/cold sometimes (my speakers - Focal 1027 - contribute there). So, I am looking for something a little more organic - tube preferred as a contrast to the GCPH, but SS works too.

I'm flexible on price - ballpark $2k-$3k, new or used. To that end, the EAR 834P is on my list to check out (and an 88PB if I can find one secondhand), and the Artemis PL1/PH1, though I think that'll limit me to MCs (I currently have a Shelter 501mk2 and a Sumiko Blackbird - it'd be nice to have the flexibility to experiment with some MMs at some point, but not a dealbreaker), ASR mini basis.

Any suggestions to narrow the field down?

Thanks!
jerico
Good feedback, everyone. I forgot about the JLTI - I had that on my list as well. Thanks!
2nd the Nagra BPS, which I owned and loved until the upgrade bug struck, but I found I had to spend a lot more to get significantly better performance. There is a used one available on Agon if memory serves. (And no, I am not the seller!)
I also have to recommend the Nagra BPS. I own it. It is great sounding! Flexible loading options. As big as a deck of cards. As stated above it is above all, musical. Highly recommended.