I’d give the Parasound New Class 200 Pre a try (not the integrated option).
It has tones of flexibility and sounds real good,,, and is within your stated price or less if used (alot of mentioned options are beyond your stated price).
PS: and the remote is arguably the best, well thought out, full function remote any manufacturer makes.
https://parasound.com/200_Pre.php
https://tmraudio.com/components/preamplifiers/parasound-newclassic-200-pre-stereo-preamplifier-dac/