A great tube preamp to consider is the Rogue Magnum 99 with phono stage, it already comes with a remote. A used "99" is within your price range. Stereophile did a review on it a few years back and recommended it highly. I loved mine until I upgraded to a Mac.
In fact, there is currently one listed here on AudioGon for $1475.00
In fact, there is currently one listed here on AudioGon for $1475.00