Phono preamp for Dynavector XX2mkII

I used the Simaudio LP5.3 with and without the PSX5.3 power supply with the XX2 MKII for over two years. Tried several others during that time but seemed to always keep (prefer) the Sim. Lots of detail with slight warmth. Big soundstage Lots of options, quiet, XLR & RCA outputs. Used you should be able to get both the phonostage and upgraded power supply in your budget.

Mine sounds good with the Whest 2.0. Though I've never tried any other phono stages with it, but given that I am happy with the sound.

You might get a used Rhea near that money...love mine with the XV1s. Adjustable gain and load from your seat...can't beat that and an upgrade path down the road to Signature level.

I see some Sims and Rheas out there and they're tempting. Heard my rig for a few days w/a Sutherland Hubble and it was outstanding, but just a little more than I'm willing to spend at this point. Rest of my system is ARC tubes btw -- Ref 5/210 monos. Wish I could audition several in my system, but that's difficult these days.

Appreciate the suggestions so far, thx.

Btw, anyone have experience with the Graham Slee stuff and Dynavector?