Starter amp and DAC recommendations for a young music lover

[Sherwood]

I should have added that this amp does not require a separate dac, though you will need a phono preamp. One option is a Rega phono preamp which has a usb digital out.

I only noticed the low price of $249 after I posted my earlier comments. Do not be put off by this. This is a quality amp.

Geoff

[sumday]

A SMSL Sanscrit available from Amazon for less than 100 pounds should be on your shortlist.
I have one and for the money it is a superb listen, besting the on-board converter in my Roksan CDP.

It has optical, coax and usb inputs and with its all metal construction really looks the part....check out the many reviews.

NIGE.