MM phono preamp upgrade for $1000?

Lots of good choices presented here. Here's another...........If you don't mind lurking into the used market $1000 can buy a pretty decent unit in a lot of brands. You may want to check out Graham Slee (Reflex line). If you find one that interests you, make sure it comes with their dedicated power supply. I believe they call it something like PSU1.

If you want to save some money and still get a decent phono preamp try the Parasound Zphono XRM Phono Preamplifier they go for around $500.00 new

Build a Pass Pearl II.  You can do it.  Nelson says the happiest audiophiles he knows are the DIYers.

I remember those JLTI’s from a few years back. I was really interested in them but never got a chance to try one. I’m really interested to hear your feedback if you get it. I’ve heard the Musical Surroundings stages numerous times and like them quite a bit. 

JLTI should be here Wednesday. Got a good enough deal on it that I should be able to sell without loosing money if it doesn’t work out.