best phono stage under 10k


Hi
I am looking for a phono preamp I have a radio antenna behind my house (I have had problems with the radio signal and noise with phono -tubes) so I am determined to go in search of a solid state, I am inclined to the warm sound, any recommendations?
saxsaudio1

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Totally agree with Lewm. I battled a low frequency sound like motor-boating. In my Aesthetix Janus eclipse. Narrowed it down to my phono path. Went ultra low-noise amperex and telefunken tubes. Beautiful sound upgrade but the noise was still there. Upgraded phono cable to AW Leopard.  Better sound-again but  still that awful noise.

long story short the RFI was coming from a Wifi access point that I had placed placed on top of an ASC bass trap, i e exactly the same height as my cartridge and about 5 feet away. I moved the WAP across the room on the floor and boom! Problem solved and I got better SQ in the process. And obviously saved money over a new phono stage. 
BTW, Krell is coming out with a new phono stage that I had in my system for about a month. It was incredible and I think in the $4,500 range.  Whatever you get try your best to demo with your gear in your room. That’s my 2 cents worth.