I like the Marantz PM 7200. You could see a used one for 300 or so. Worth the extra $$$ over your budget. Great amp especially for classical and Jazz. 95 wpc in a/b, or 25 watts in pure calss A. Smooth and even tonally. Others might be better for snap and timing. Has built in phono for MM, and actually a very good headphone jack. A clear winner. See Euro reviews
Beginner Amp for near or under 200..
Hello all, I'm in the market for an amp after the one I grew up on busted on me. I'll be using it for vinyl and (gasp!) playing cds I have archived on my computer. I'm looking for as good an amp as I can get for around 200 dollars. It's important that it can get rather loud, with a headphone output as well, as I play drums and often practice with cd's and records. Any suggestions?