For excellent sound and highely flexible I'd recommend the Ifi Iphono2 At around $500 or less is quite good for the money I'd put it against many others up to a grand.
Looking for A Cost Effective Phono Amp- Any suggestions?"
I am looking for a cost effective phono amp. System include Rotes A14 Integrated Amp, Linn Basik Turntable with Akito tone arm, Rega Exacta 2 Cartridge. Very satisfied with turntable. not so much with cartridge. Not interested in breaking the bank. Prefer a device that can provide reasonably quality for MM and MC cartridge. Any suggestion?