phono preamp with volume?

Quad QC 24P (tubes, retail appr. EUR 1,5k) had this myself and have been very satisfied with it, apart from one tube that went bad very early but that was fortunately replaced without much ado.
http://www.quad-hifi.co.uk/model.php?sector_id=3&range_id=7&model_id=30

Another overachiever in the same price range but solid state, however, make sure to audition this when you have the opportunity:
Cleardaudio Balance+ (mind the "+", should you look at used offers); interesting and worthwhile is the possibility to upgrade to battery power with the ACCU+ unit (EUR 0,5k)
http://www.clearaudio.de/eng/pv_balance.html

Unfortunately, you didn't specify your budget, what price bracket are you thinking of?

I once tried this (going direct from phonostage to power amps) with an NYAL Moscode SuperIt, which has its own volume controls. It sounded absolutely awful -- thin, wiry, two-dimensional -- compared to running the unit through a decent active linestage. Just be sure that whatever phono preamp you get will not suffer in direct mode. Dave

Hi, I think the consenus thought here is a linestage is desireable with a phono stage. Just yields a better sound.

Not sure your price range or needs, but their are several preamps with very good built in phono stages.

-Some of the BAT preamps have a phono card option
-Nagra PLP
-Several vintage Audio Research preamps

EAR 324
EAR 88
Manley Steelhead
PS Audio GCPH
K&K audio
These all come with volume control.

You are not limited to a phono preamp with built in volume control. You can use any phono preamp you like just add a pair of high quality stepped attenuators such as Goldpoint etc.. between your preamp and amp, just as you would if you were adding a full function pre but without its sound coloration, useless controls and added distortion. Its all you need.

Bob