best phono preamp for Art Audio Symphony II?


I am wondering what the best "affordable" (1-2k $) phono preamp or line stage with very good phono section would be to go with an Art Audio Symphony II amplifier (with volume control)? I am considering the new Eastern Electric phono preamp or Graham Slee V, but open to other suggestions. What about Wright Sound or other smaller companies?

Many thanks.
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I have have the gram Slee Era Gold mkV -> S&B TVC -> Art Audio PX-25, it is a pretty amazing setup. Dynamic as all get-out.

But, I have also been wavering about switching to an Art Audio Vinyl One. The PX-25 and their other amps are so good, I'd expect the synergy with the Vinyl One would be incredible.

Of course, a more fair comparison would be the new $1,800 GS Reflex and Vinyl One.

George Wright makes incredible tubed gear. All his stuff is designed to work with 100+dB horns, so they are incredibly quite. You really can't go wrong with your choices, but I'd go for a used AA Vinyl One if it was me.