Chinese phono pre

Read mostly good things about the Yaqin 23b,but wonder if there is better for around the same cost?

There’s always better in every category, cars, meals, watches. The question is what will work best for you in the context of your specific system and listening biases. The former is, mostly a try and see thing. And the later only you can answer.

Using a Ortophon 2M blue cartridge.