Phono preamp/stepup recommendations


I am interested in a phono preamp or stepup to mate with my system. I am upgrading (damn if it ever stops :) to a zyx universe cartridge from an airy 3s. I know I will need to upgrade the stepup since my trusty rotel is pretty marginal already with the airy3s. My system will be comprised of a Maplenoll ariadne table with a DIY carbon fiber arm, Marantz SR9300 and Klipshorn speakers. I am looking for something up to 2 grand. THe universe has a .24 mv output. All ideas are appreciated
oilmanmojo

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I recommend the Thor phono I posted for auction yesterday. Great tube phono offering world class sound- instrument separation, bloom, pinpoint soundstage.
Thor is considered world class at an affordable price (used).
Good luck.
Jmcgrogan2 and others,
My apologies for mentioning an item I have for sale. My feeling was, is, that as long as one discloses this along with a SINCERE recommendation, that it was OK to make such a recommendation.
As to Thor audio in limbo, my feeling is that this is a non-issue. Nobody really knows what's going on (at least the folks I have talked to).
Fortunately, Paul's equipment has proven to be extremely stable, and due to it's design and simplicity, my understanding is that most technicians can attempt a repair with success.
Again, my apologies if my post is/was inappropriate.