Help. What phono preamp to buy?

I have been using an EAR 834P for some time now and continue to be very impressed. I've owned much more expensive phono preamps in the past, but this one continues to be the most musical. It is very quiet for a tube phono stage and very dynamic. Best of all is the price of admission. And, they are easy to sell on Audiogon if you find something you like better. Since its introduction in the mid 1990s it has continued to be one of the best values in high end audio. You have to spend a great deal more to improve on it. Additionally I think it would be a good match for your new turntable/arm/cartridge. The Aesthetix Io mentioned above is certainly in another league and in the world of tube phono stages only beat out by the Manley Steelhead. However, it is very expensive to own due to the huge number of tubes it uses (not to mention its original cost)and it is generally used in systems with much more expensive tables than you will be using. For example, a friend of mine used one with a Rockport table. The Audio Research PH3 and AcousTech PH-1 also mentioned above would make more sense with your set up and will meet your budget if bought used. Whether you choose the EAR or one of these two I think you will be very happy. They are all good and all different. In the end it will come down to personal taste. Hope this helps.