Phono preamp with mono switch?


I'm looking for an affordable phono preamp (let's say less than $1,000, with less better, of course) that includes a mono switch. I don't need all those fancy EQ settings, as I won't be playing pre-1957 records, but I'd really love to get my hands on a decent phono stage with a mono button.

New or used would be OK, and good sound would be great.

Thanks very much for any thoughts, any suggestions, any contenders.

-- Howard
hodu
Almost any of the many very good "vintage" phono stages will have a mono switch, and I wish modern day manufacturers would take note. The improvement in playback of mono LPs when you have mono circuitry vs stereo is not small or insignificant.
PS Audio GCPH has a mono switch and super-easy loading settings as well. Breeze to use and excellent sound. Used about $500 is correct.
The GCPH has fairly fast rectifiers, and shows a dramatic
improvement(much more realistic) in presentation, via the use
of upgraded fuses(ie: Hi-Fi Tuning Supreme) and power cords.
If you can solder; it's easy to install HEXFREDS and upgrade
the regulators, ie: with
Bellesons(http://belleson.com/download/Superpower_datasheet.pdf), and RCA jacks, as well. The transformer can be
removed and separated from the main chassis, making it even
quieter. The unit has many conveniences, via it's remote that
most other phono stages don't, like the MUTE, MONO, PHASE, and
VOLUME functions, that make it attractive, and capable driving
a power amp directly.
Just FYI: There's one on eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PS-Audio-GCPH-Phono-Preamplifier-MM-MC-/261509261475?pt=US_Home_Audio_Amplifiers_Preamps&hash=item3ce32aa8a3) and one on Audiogon (http://app.audiogon.com/listings/phono-ps-audio-gcph-phono-preamplifier-2014-06-09-preamplifiers-t2k0e7) , selling for about the same price.