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

@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.

Used Mac C-2500,C2600  would more then fit the bill and should be close to your price range if your lucky to find one on the used market. 

If you read the description of Tom Moon's system, which he kindly included in his review of the Rogue, you might think to take his superlatives with a grain of salt. It's solidly mid-fi. My only way of knowing what a typical reviewer is talking about, is to reference what else he listens to.

"Everything about connecting the Rogue was straightforward, helped by its excellent owner’s manual. I connected my sources: Hewlett-Packard computer, HRT Music Streamer II+ DAC, Cambridge Audio 650C CD player, and Pioneer PL-516 turntable with Grado Gold cartridge. Interconnects were Linn Silver (CD player), Straight Wire Chorus (preamp to amp), and Dayton Audio (computer to DAC, USB; DAC to preamp, analog). The Rogue RP-1 fed my NAD C 275BEE power amp, which drove a pair of Acoustic Energy Radiance 3 floorstanding loudspeakers and an Advent ASW-1200 subwoofer."