Good stand-alone phono preamp?

I just did this research. For the low end, rotel is supposed to make a good $200 unit. For medium end ($600), I read the lehman black cube and mccormack phono stages are well regarded. Higher end, I heard that the $1500-2000 Sonic Frontiers and BAT phono stages are good. My decision came down to the ARC PH-3 and the Pass Labs Phono Ono. This is because I have Pass and ARC amplifiers + they are both reasonably priced and very well rated. The Pass is supposed to be one of the the most accurate and quietest you can buy. I didn't want something 'too revealing' for my mid level rega 25/super elys system. I found a 9 month old ARC PH-3, and could not be happier. It has that wonderful tube warmth and presence, but also very accurate. If you like the vt100/ls25 sound, you will like this. I think records and tubes complement each other. It only uses 3 6922's, so retube costs is a non-issue. They sell new for 1700, and used 900-1000.

I'm very happy with my Lehmann Black Cube with a Sonic Frontiers Line 2 and ML aerius speakers. Very detailed and Musical. Also very small footprint so it can be tucked away in a corner.

I used to own the Rotel RQ-970. It worked great for the money. List is $200. Used around $125 to $150. It is Stereophile recommended if that matters to you. If it a high output MC cartridge you can use a moving magnet preamp. The Rotel has a switch to handle both.

Thank you for all of the posts so far. I've heard that the Musical Surroundings Phonomena is a good unit. Anyone with experience on this one? Thanks in advance again.