i would suggest a minty used mac. c26,c27,c28 etc... very neutral,full function, great phono stage....and in 10 years , probably worth more than you paid for it.
Tube pre w/ remote and phono: used 5-$600.....
Possible to obtain these functions in this price? If pushed....could live without phono stage...any suggestions? Also...big and heavy and built like a tank a bonus...looking for that classic 3-d sound vs. transparency and detail...thanks...