How much to spend on phono preamp

I bought a used Manley Chinook from a dealer and am very pleased with it. It is extremely flexible and you can roll tubes for a highly customized sound. I have used both MM and MC inputs. I have no desire to buy another. That does not mean that I won’t one day! LOL

+1 for anything Herron. I also suggest Lounge, Sutherland, or the JC3+

as little as you can or as much as you have to!

I am a fan (owner) of the PS Audio NuWave Phono Preamp. ( $999 )  The sound is exquisite and can easily handle MM/MC . Check out the specs at the PS Audio site.  I also like the ability of ripping ( DSD/PCM ) my vinyl direct to my computer/music server to preserve my collectible vinyl. 

I can answer this, yes it accepts both MM & MC. I bought mine here.
http://www.audioasylumtrader.com/ca/listing/Phono-Preamp/Gold-Note/PH-10/-In-stock-and-price-lowered...

@jackd Does the GoldNote PH-10 support both MM/MC types? I could not confirm this online.

Buy a herron. Last phono you will ever need. 

Agree with Jackd 1st suggestion GoldNote PH10 because of it's flexibility but mostly because of it's sonics.

JC3 Jr.

O.K. then I would suggest this combo.

https://www.lineartubeaudio.com/products/mz2mz2-s

http://www.vista-audio.com/products/phono-2/index.htm

Total should be just over $1600

@jackd yup

Are you trying to stay under or around $1500 for a headphone amp and a phono preamp?

@jackd any suggestions for good preamp with a headphone amp under 1500$?

I don't think it was as flexible plus it is discontinued. 

@jackd How about the 
Musical Surroundings Nova II
http://www.musicalsurroundings.com/product/musical-surroundings-nova-ii/

Is it of similar quality as the Gold Note PH-10? 

Excellent and fully adjustable choice would be the Gold Note PH-10.

http://www.tonepublications.com/analogaholic/the-gold-note-ph-10-phonostage/

I would spend at least double on the phono stage. This is $1k cartridge with low output, you want quality phono that can bring out the best in it. Tonearm cable is very important too.