Best preamp with built in phono stage?

I would STRONGLY suggest looking into a Shindo Monbrison or Shindo Massetto.  

a few times a year one of those two models comes up on Audiogon used.  I have seen Monbrison's for 4.5k - 8k.  Seen the Massetto for 6.5k - 10k

Both have truly exceptional phono stages.  Shindo makes some much more expensive pre-amps like the awesome Voshnee Romanee.  And a lower end one without any phono.  

The Monbrison and the Massetto offer exceptional performance and value for the money.  You just have to be patient and wait for one to come along on Audiogon.  you see them only a few times a year and you have to be ready to jump.  

All point to point wiring.  Special silver wire used internally.  Hand built in Japan.

Amazing.  I promise.  of course this assumes you have great turntable, arm, cartridge, amp and speakers.  But the Shindo pre amps are truly great.  

but if you have the dollars to spend on the 28k Atma, by all means, look into the upper end Shindo like the Voshnee.  

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Sanders “the preamp”

Hi Mike,
I am humbled by your system. And by looking into your years of efforts I am more appreciative of what I have put together.
Probably 1/10th or less than your investment, I have reached the point of also being swept away.
Two components that most elevated my system are my AGD amps and Lyra Atlas SL cartridge. So much so that I even feel right to suggest them.