Advice on Integrated Receiver

@bound4h Check out the Belles Aria Signature integrated amp (not a ‘reciever’) Might get you close to your budget IIRC, the non Signature model certainly would.

@avanti1960 I picked up the LA Black Cube SE.  Will let you know if this changes anything (I still plan on a speaker upgrade but this was a quick upgrade I could make).  After reading the tech specs of the Schiit Mani, it really is not a fully capable preamp especially for the Ania Pro cartridge.

Yeah the 💩 is holding you back. A better phono amp is a good starting point. Then continue assessing and continue on from there.

@bound4h this is just one man's opinion but those speakers can take you farther in this hobby than your amp can.  And the reason I know is because although I had big intentions of upgrading my MA S6's I've not yet gotten around to it because they sound amazing.  I put the Luxman 509X (endgame piece for me, no doubt) in front of them as @audphile1 recommends along with better source and I've been thrilled.  Check my virtual system.  Note my room is well sorted also, so a pic of your setup might help us here too.  

If I were you and upgrading I'd look used Pass or Luxman out of the gate, Maybe Parasound or Anthem if really trying to stretch the dollar.  

@mtbiker29 Can you spell out those suggestions (brand, model)?  I’m a newb.  I’ve got the Parasound HINT 6 written down and have been looking at it.  Also want to do some research on the other suggestions.  Thanks!