Phono Preamp Recs under $200 for My System


Hi All:  I would welcome recommendations for phono preamps at or below $200 that you think will be a good match for my first system below.  I just purchased an old Dual CS1216 with Audio-Technica AT-3600L cartridge and needle in  very good condition.  

I am considering below.  I am absolutely willing to consider used equipment so if there are components that on the used market price comes down to around $200 or less please let me know.  

* Pyle Phono Turntable Preamp PP444 

* Rega Fono Mini A2D

* iFi Zen

* Pro-Ject Phono Box DC

* Schiit Mani 2 Phono Preamp 

FIRST AUDIO SETUP BELOW:

** Hegel 190 (did not do the firmware update as I hear it shifts audio level such that 40 would now play at like 70).  

** Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G

** Pine Tree Audio Cables (6ft Iso-Quad Bi-Wire)

** Dual CS1216 and Audio-Technica AT-3600L

** Sources: Tidal via BubbleUpnP and Spotify

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For a budget phono stage I'd get the Schiit Mani 2 ($150). Michael Fremer - now back reviewing analog gear on TAS - really likes it!

The Hagerman Bugle 3 is an excellent phono stage at it's price point, and it can be taken to the next level pretty easily with op amp upgrades.