Tube Preamp with Full Featured Phono (both MM and LOMC with loading options).

@elliottbnewcombjr 

I use an icon Audio PS1 MKII Signature that uses a separate tube power supply and choke filtering. The input stage has built-in SUTs passive RIAA with Genelex Gold Lion 12ax7LPS/B759 tubes in the gain and output stages. It also uses Teflon coated silver plated copper hook up wire throughout with Mundorf silver, gold and oil coupling caps, high quality close tolerance resistors etc. Build, fit and finish are exemplary.

The MC and MM inputs are fixed at 100pF, 100ohm and 47Khz, 220pF respectively. There is a PS3 that probably has all the adjustability you require, however. Here's a link if you want to investigate further https://www.audioarcan.com/.

my error,

"I'm not living with remote volume, balance, mute. He could find room for the Chase RLC-1 Remote Line Controller he has heard here many times."

I meant I'm not living WITHOUT Remote volume, BALANCE, mute

@audphile1 

I found a Rogue RP-1 for $1,550 delivered, add tax

Internal dip switches for 30-50-75-100-230-300-1000-47k ohms resistance settings.

 

thom moon review of RP-1 (in 2016)

https://www.soundstageaccess.com/index.php/equipment-reviews/748-rogue-audio-rp-1-preamplifier

"As noted above, Rogue included a phono stage in the RP-1, and I was anxious to check it out. It was a revelation! The Rogue RP-1 had the quietest phono section I’ve ever heard. Even with the preamp cranked up with no signal, there was virtually no hiss or hum from my speakers."

"Conclusion

After intensive listening over an extended period, I can unequivocally say that Rogue Audio’s RP-1 is the best preamplifier I’ve ever reviewed. Its phono stage is to die for -- it may be the one I’ve lusted for all my life!"

@elliottbnewcombjr it should be $1,000 plus shipping. At most $1200 all in. 
I would also advise buying from USAM or here as opposed to eBay. TMR is a great option as well. You will pay for convenience and ability to return (albeit at 5% fee)

here’s RP-5 on TMR

https://tmraudio.com/fresh-arrivals/rogue-audio-rp-5-stereo-tube-preamplifier/

@audphile1 

thanks, an RP-5 was the 1st one I sent to my friend, , at the top of his budget, but the most flexible MC load choices, great reviews.

the RP-1, at 1550 delivered, even if over-priced, is still $-1,000 and has the same phono features as the RP-5

my latest advice to him

keep your existing counterpoint 1000 and simply add a SUT

spend only 750. + tax for this FRT-4 like mine which has 30 day returns

https://www.ebay.com/itm/336435979466?mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338381866&toolid=10001&customid=d570c6ac-1b06-11f1-b2dc-313333626662

mine is right under one of the arms with bottom din connector, no hum.