Phono Preamp Recommendations


I realize this is a fairly open ended question but I’m looking for recommendations for a phono preamp. Would like to keep it under 3k but am flexible. I’m using a Pro-Ject Xtension 12, Sumiko Palos Santos moving coil cartridge through the phono preamp in a Mytek Brooklyn+ DAC. Amp is a Hegel H160 integrated and Wilson Sabrina speakers. I’m not familiar with tubes but wouldn’t rule them out. I haven’t started auditioning phono preamps yet but would like some recommendations to start the process. The preamp in the Mytek is good but I believe my system would benefit from a dedicated phono preamp. Any guidance is greatly appreciated.
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Chakster, I thought you were going to try a Nelson Pass phono stage next. Because ss is so great. The Xono Phono is generally $1500 to $2k used, but I think his latest designs are much better.
There is a Herron for sale on US auto Mart right now. It is the original but I believe he can upgrade it to the latest version, but I'm not sure about that.    
@lewm have you tried Xono ? I wish i could find a decent used one.

But the Gold Note hooked me by the price without VAT they can give me for a brand new ph-10 (under €1k incl. delivery)
I have the Gold Note PH-10 and it is amazing. Versatile, very detailed with great bass, mid body, and treble. It is beautiful kit also. Plus I just added the separate power supply, the PSU-10 and it is truly amazing. It substantially lowers the noise floor, especially if you don't have a power conditioner (I measured it with SPL meter) and improves on all of the attributes of the PH-10. In particular, the PSU really allow high end clarity without harshness and casts an amazing soundstage. Highly recommended!