Suggestions for Phono Preamp

I tested 4 different ones from $500 to $800 for my Rega P3, ended up with the Moon 110LP v2, by far the best, easiest to use

For some reason, there are a suspicious amount of used Jolida phono preamps for sale

I wouldn't really trust anything without dip switches, unless it's implemented as dials but that's way more expensive.

@dz13 

that makes sense. I spent a month reading reviews and I always go for the middle of the road solution in hifi - well-known brand just not yet mainstream, good price to value ratio and appealing design. My next step up choice would have been the Hegel or Parasound, but "luckily" I only had ~$500. 

@dz13 I don't know why you would want spend more than half of what your TT cost. It's just not going to make a difference above that price point. I have the same TT as you do, and I am super happy with my $600 preamp.

When you have a 10K turntable, you might want to have a higher quality preamp, otherwise it's putting formula 1 pirelli tires on a Golf.

@dz13

I used Amazon and Crutchfield and SafeandSound to try out 4 different ones.

All I know about PS Audio is that their products are very good value, it’s solid company and community/fan base with great support, I corresponded with them a few times.

Sutherland and Musical Surroundings are good too, I heard the first at someone’s house and tried MS at home, and I agree it’s easy to get confused and crazy with so many choices.

I would have this problem if I upgraded my amp, too many choices. I am cataloguing 200+ audiophile speakers for this purpose, to help my decision and learning process and maybe somebody else’s as well

yeah, 3K for the Stellar is not cheap, but I hope it's worth it (or the discounted $ you paid)