Best Tube Preamp with Phono under $2000 ?

New or used?

First off,there is no, per se,"best" of anything.That is way to broad of a term to be useful.Whats "best" for me may not be "best" for you.There are however,plenty of good preamps in your price range.You have to make sure whatever you buy matches up with you present equipment.That being said,give the Rogue Metis an audition if possible.Don't let the $995.00 price fool you.This is a nice unit.If you want/need a remote,I think it bumps the price up another $100.00.
http://www.rogueaudio.com/Products_Titan.htm

A used Audible Illusions 3A should be on your short list; not much more than that new.

I'd second the SLP-98P