Best Phone Stage for under $1,000.000

I'm enjoying a second hand Audio Research LP1 that I think is very satisfying. Would be interested in others perspectives on this.

"The LP1 has 47dB of gain, perfect for higher output (>1.0mV) MM and MC cartridges. It is a hybrid design utilizing one 6H30 tube, special low noise JFETs, custom Audio Research designed power transformer (made in the U.S.), and multiple stages of regulation. There is no overall feedback, and it is noninverting. Inputs and outputs are single-ended."

I loved my Musical Fidelity MX VYNL.
It's gonna be really good if you are choosing cartridge above 0.4mV. I sold it only because of my new cart is operating at 0.2mV (Ikeda 9TT). It's upgradeable, full balanced, with excellent sound stage etc. Buy only used. 

The Jolida JD9 is a versatile and solid performer for the money. 

Check out the Croft RIAA!
https://store.acousticsounds.com/d/88039/Croft_Acoustics-Croft_RIAA_Phono_Preamp-Phono_Pre_Amps

@robertwisconson2:  Yes.