Suggestions for Phono Preamp


I'm interested in a decent phono preamp in the $1,000 area code (plus or minus a few hundred) for my Rega Planar 3 and I have a dynavector 20x2l mc cartridge to work with a tube amp which has both rca and xlr inputs. 

Here's the thing. I really don't like those tiny switches, especially when you have to open the preamp to get to them. Also, I hear that it is best to play around with the gain but how do you do that if changing the settings is a pain in the rear?

There are some preamps with the knobs for settings but they almost always are in the back and, again, that drives me crazy. Why can't the settings be in the front so you can easily access them and make changes/adjustments so you can actually hear differences? 

Anyhow, if anyone has suggestions, I'd much appreciate it.

dz13

@quiddy No apologies necessary. In fact, I may blow up my own parameters on something else but of the ones discussed, the Hagerman seems to fit the bill. I'm now checking out the Goldnote which seems interesting as well. 

I just added the Parasound JC-3 Jr. no dip switches, but the cartridge adjustments are around back, sorry… 

so far I am thrilled with it

No one has mentioned the Lounge LCR + Copla? I've got the LCR, sounds amazing with my HOMC Benz H2.
https://www.loungeaudio.com/hi-fi
 

+1 on the Moon 110LP v2.  

The phono stage in my Rogue pre is well regarded.  I home auditioned the Moon.  It was as good as my Rogue but not enough to spend the extra $ on.  But If I was looking for a PS in that price range I would seriously consider the 110LP.

Find a used ear 834 tube phono amp if you can. 
1 switch for mm/mc, you can tube roll, outstanding.