Midfi Integrated amp w/ phone stage recommendation

A friend asked for a integrated amp recommendation with a phono stage. He has an older Sony TT and wants to set up a small system in his apartment. Used is fine. Budget $1000. Thanks in advance for your recommendations.

testrun08-23-2022 2:53pm

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czarivey Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,946 posts 08-24-2022 at 03:01pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Restored vintage Sansui AU7000 Has ALL functions including ALL functions. The best Mid-Fi indeed.
264win Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 51 posts 08-24-2022 at 07:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Without a doubt Marantz PM8006! https://www.avsa.co.za/marantz-pm8006-pace-power-and-finesse/
smrex13 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 645 posts 08-25-2022 at 09:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The built-in Yamaha phono stage in the 701/801 is quite poor in my experience. Would suggest sticking with Rega, Music Hall, or Marantz.
mesch Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,481 posts 08-26-2022 at 06:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete +1 smrex13 Though I find the amplification stages on the Yamaha 701/801 to be fine for the price tag. With those units one is purchasing a phonostage and a DAC in the same box. One review I read on the 801 suggests the DAC section out performs the phonostage 801. If I were looking for an integrated having a phonostage I would not want a DAC onboard. I use the 701 in a tertiary system however don't use the phonostage.
lukemaximus Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 38 posts 08-30-2022 at 08:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would second the suggestion of the Marantz PM8006. Excellent phono stage for mid-fi integrated.

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