Since I have very few albums, I purchased an inexpensive Hagerman Bugle 3 MM/MC phono preamp. I have it connected to my Gryphon Diablo 300. It sounds very good for it’s price. Low noise level. Very few ticks and pops. Just have to get over the fact that it built inside a plastic case.
https://hagerman-audio-labs.myshopify.com/products/bugle3-phono-preamp-mm-mc
https://hagerman-audio-labs.myshopify.com/products/bugle3-phono-preamp-mm-mc