In this price range also consider the Radio Shack 42-2111 battery powered phono preamp (retails for $25, but requires a charger and batteries to be practical). Out of stock @ RS, as far as I know, but an online dealer still sells them from a closeout buy. Search "rat" @ the Audio Asylum Vinyl Forum and there is much info on these. I took it a step further and use two units in dual mono configuration. Good sound and "dead" quiet due to the type of power supply. A couple of other people will soon be trying them in dual mono configuration, so watch for their comments if interested.
