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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noromance Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10,036 posts 11-28-2013 at 12:33pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Croft Integrated. Tube phono and line stage with mosfet power amp stage. It's a minimalist design but fast and musical.
mesch Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,529 posts 11-28-2013 at 01:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Things to ask your friend: What is budget for turntable as budget for amp is broad. As asked previously, what are the speakers? Any desire to go tubes?
grinnell Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,122 posts 11-28-2013 at 07:08pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Primaluna with the phono stage
truman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 168 posts 11-28-2013 at 07:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Croft! Excellent recommendation. I'll second that.
yogiboy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,794 posts 11-30-2013 at 10:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Add me to the list with the Croft!

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