Looking for integrated amp with phono for starter

A friend of mine is planning on getting a turntable, and would like some guidance as to an integrated amp with phono. Price probably $1-3000 area. Anyone with some suggestions please reply...all suggestions appreciated.
Thanks

brrgrr11-27-2013 5:28pm

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dweller Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,863 posts 11-27-2013 at 10:46pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete BAT VK-300SE integrated. While the (optional) phono section is not great, the tube front end (6H30) and solid state muscle amp (150 watts/ch @8 ohms, 300 @ 4 ohms) are very musical. I use one with an Ayre P5 and have no complaints.
lowrider57 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,418 posts 11-27-2013 at 11:49pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Need to know the speakers before deciding on tube or SS.
isochronism Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,893 posts 11-28-2013 at 12:12am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Lowrider57 asks THE very important question. Example: I bought a Heathkit SA-3 on Ebay for $150 with original manual. (3 watts per channel) A GREAT underrated value with appropriate speakers.
ejlif Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,377 posts 11-28-2013 at 01:57am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'd get the creek destiny if you could find one.
paladin Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 227 posts 11-27-2013 at 08:11pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You may just like this http://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-lsa-standard-hybrid-int-amp-150wpc-w-phono-stage-new-5yr-warranty-2013-11-19-integrateds-98005

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