If you could stretch to $500 for a Jasmine LP2.0MKII, you would have a phono pre that you could easily live with as you upgrade. I chose the Jasmine based on threads of audio forums and received direct recommendations from other veteran audio enthusiasts that appreciate value.
You acquire it through Ebay, direct from China, szeastsun (is the member).
You acquire it through Ebay, direct from China, szeastsun (is the member).