Thanks for lot of very good suggestions.
Can anybody comment on Accuphase C2810 (It is a full function pre with phono and line stage) and its sonic personalities compared to above discussed phono stages(e.g., Steelhead, VTPH2, MF kW, Allnic, etc) ? Probably I can get a C2810 under $3000 (but can not audition it before purchase). It comes with a line stage as an added plus.