Check out the Zesto phono stages for that set up. I have a similar rig but Blackbird running an Andros Deluxe II. But George is just introducing a lower cost version that should fit your budget and be excellent. I think tubes are better at picking up electrons for low output MC carts.
Feickert Volare + Shick 9 + Hana Umami Red
Just pulled the trigger on Dr. Feickert's Volare base, Shick 9 in. tonearm, and Hana Umami Red cart. Anyone else running the same or a similar rig? I'm upgrading from a Rega P6 + Hana SL cart. I expect the new rig to outperform the Rega by several orders of magnitude. Will have it in a couple of weeks. Until then I'll continue waiting for this pot to boil.