phono pre amp choices?


Now I am deciding whether to upgrade my phono section. I am using the phono section on a Belles 28A, which is not bad but, I'm told could be improved upon. As with most of this stuff there are alot of choices.
I see an origin live unit for sale with many adjustments, others that are much more costly with none.
What are the determining factors in a quality phono pre amp? Are they as subjective and based strictly on opinions, or is there a relatively cut and dried, scientific platform, like, you get what you pay for.
Thanks in advance for the help.
mrmatt

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Phonstage is a real different chapter, there are so many out there and not all are good sounding (but are correct from datas). And the main problem is, that nearly everyone thinks, he has a good one, that makes discussions like a rolling dice...
You know when you listen to a good System (in general), that is why I go to demos whenever I have time to.
Very good sounding units (adjustable from gain etc. ) are those from Stan Klyne.
When you are looking for preamp, too, the Manley Steelhead is good, too.
There is a thread here, who has found his personal last phono stage...I guess 50 answers, 47 different units...=)
Unfortunately they have all one in common, really good Phonostages are never cheap...