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Budget integrated with phono preamp

I have a young friend who has a passion for music and a desire to get into vinyl. She is, like most millenials, on a tight budget. Her father gave her a U Turn turntable and I gave her a pair of Elac B6 speakers. She is now shopping for an integrated amp with a built in phono stage either new or used and has a maximum budget of $250.  Her apartment is tiny with her lving / kitchen area less than 220 sf 

Can anyone suggest some options, especially something she will not grow out of right away. Should also be able to accomodate some sort of digital format via phone or streaming device. 

Thanks in advance. 
sjtm

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sjtm OP
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A little research at lunch turned up this as an option:

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/onkyo-amplifier-100-w-rms-2-channel-black/3050246.p?skuId=3050246

Open box for $130.

sjtm OP
92 posts
 
Thanks for suggestions. Have been on forums for a while but trying to respond to her questions asap since she is in buying mode and likely to fall prey to bad advice at the local big box store. I am fairly new to stereo brands and assumed she could go used but was hoping somone had direct experience with some specific models and could streamline my search. I expect that some brands have better phone preamps than others. I am also concerned about buying something “too old” in terms of needing refurbishment. Plenty of 20+ year old units on CL in her price range but might just be buying someone elses problem. 
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