good phono amp under 1000?


Hi all,
I am looking into getting into vinly. i am new to this (21 yrs old) and have spent all the money i have made in the last 4 years on hifi. My current system is:
BAT VK75 SE
Belles 21A
Chord Signature Interconnect and speaker cable
jps kaptovator power cords
moon eclipse cd player
And i am buying a Vpi scout JMW9 table and arm
with a shelter 501 cart. This is where i need to decide on a decent phono pre. i have been told to go with the tom evans micro groove or the ASR mini basis. You guys got any suggestions on these or other pre's? I have bought all of this equiptment used so i wouldnt be afraid of buying this piece used as well. thanks in advance
audioobsessed

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Harmon Kardon Citation I preamp. Best phono section I've ever heard. Blew away Audio Research and Counterpoint. Dynamic, detailed and yet smooth. Seldom find them on ebay for $400. This preamp has only MM. It works awsome with Music Reference RM-4 step up for my VDH MC head.