WTD: Cheap Integrated with phono input and speakers

[Dandy]

Putting together a system for my neice so looking for cheap amp with phono stage and speakers. Overall budget is £130.

E.g. Nytech CA252, Pioneer A300/400, Castle speakers.

To keep costs down I would like to collect, so only interested in North West or places between Cheshire and Wiltshire (my weekly commute).

PM if you have anything suitable please

[twotone]

You won't get much cheaper and better than a Pulse SRA-160USB even includes a remote and an AM/FM tuner and costs about £90 delivered from Farnell UK.

I have one in my main system and they're brilliant, phono stage is a MM/MC type and is a wee bit noisy if close to other electronics but it's fine.

I've nothing to do with Pulse or Farnell I'm just a happy customer.

BTW, Alan Shaw of Harbeth speakers fame recommends these amps along with a more expensive Pioneer @£170 for using with his speakers.

Tony

[Dandy]

Thanks Tony, good suggestion, I'll look into it

[struth]

Seen those on amaxon as well. A few folk have those ......im using a pro amp myself now.

[tubehunter]

Interesting with the pre out sockets.

Could be used as a cheap remote control pre amp, I presume it has a digitally controlled volume chip.
Perhaps a PGA2311 or similar, any chance of someone having a look.

Happy days