A number of suggestions - on the new side I agree with the recommendation of the Cambridge 640 p. You might also try the NAD PP-2 or PP-3. On the used side you could try Acurus p-10 or if you want a something on the tube side the Jolida 9.
Phono Amp recomendation
I am currently using an old Adcom GTP500 receiver as my preamp and phonostage for a MMF 2.2 turntable. It sounds "fine" to me, but I've heard that much improvement would be gained from a dedicated phono preamp. Need to stay in the $200-300 range unfortunately.
Side question, anyone had any luck with the herbie record mat?
Side question, anyone had any luck with the herbie record mat?