Good at $400 new would be the Parks Puffin. Lots of gain settings, handles MM & MM carts, does no harm.
Better for around $500 used would be a Musical Surroundings Nova Phonomena. In addition to lots of gain settings, also a wide range of cartridge loading settings. Very neutral and detailed.
Better for around $500 used would be a Musical Surroundings Nova Phonomena. In addition to lots of gain settings, also a wide range of cartridge loading settings. Very neutral and detailed.