Best DIY Phono Pre?


I've got the Hagerman Bugle 2 right now and it's *outstanding*. I'm wondering whatelse is out there and what kind of success forum members have had going the DIY route. Hagerman has a tube DIY kit available now that was funded by a kickstarter campaign. Has anyone tried this? What about bottlehead? I'm sure I'm missing a few -- any guidance appreciated.
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I am very happy with my 2 Phono-Clone3s from RJM. He sells boards and kits. You'll need to build a power supply but that is pretty easy. It runs with the big boys. He also has a VSPS for MM and HOMC carts. I use the Phono-Clone3 with a HOMC I just adjusted the resistors to suit. Beautiful, delicate as well as having nice low-end punch and sweet midrange. Here is a link to the help desk on DIY audio.
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/analogue-source/57398-phonoclone-vsps-pcb-help-desk.html

And a link to Richard's website. He is in Japan but shipping takes no more than a weekish. He supplies great support directly as well.

http://phonoclone.com/ind.html