Solid State Phono Preamp Suggestions $3k-$4k

If you want to get into very expensive low output, low impedance cartridges the Channel D Lino C would be the best as it is a current mode phono stage.

@mijostyn
True, but what if 64dB is too high and the user wants to reduce the gain?

In addition to Fremer's very positive review, the PS Audio Stellar just received a Product of the Year award at Stereophile.  Plus PS Audio lets you return it if you don't like it after a 30 day trial.  Read the review and John Atkinson's measurements in Stereophile, consider the flexibility that it affords and at $2,500 it is a steal.  Anyone in the market for a phonostage would be foolish not to give one of these serious consideration.

Gold Note PH-10 is the most versatile phono stage for LOMC (you can change loading, gain and even RIAA curves). 

I just upgraded to the Parasound JC3+ from the Rega Aria. So far quite impressed...