Need Phono Amplifier


Can someone please recommend a phono amplifier for connecting my Onkno turntable to my Arcan Solo Mini amplifier (line input)? Obviously, this is not a main system and I prefer not spend $200+ on this device. Radio Shack and Fry's Electronics do not carry phono amplifiers. I am looking for a unit in the range of $25 to $50. Is this possible? Are there any stores in the San Francisco Bay Area that carry inexpensive phono amplifiers?

Thanks...
hgeifman
Of all places - try Sam Ashe. I stumbled onto a reasonably inexpensive unit for the "spare" system. It works (prob. not super-audiophool stuff but for where this gear sits it's OK). And if nothing else it could give you hints of what else might be around.
Here are some options:

From AudioAdvisor.com (30-day money back guarantee):
Cambridge Audio 540P ($99): http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=CA540P
Musical Fidelity V-LPS ($99): http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=MFVLPS

Both of the above are great value for the money.

From NeedleDoctor.com (offering 10% off on all orders):

Esoteric Sounds Rek-O-Kut Profession Phono Preamp II ($69.95): http://www.needledoctor.com/Esoteric-Sounds-Rek-O-Kut-Professional-Phono-Preamp-Incredibly-Accurate-Frequency-Response?sc=2&category=36638
Bellari VP-29 ($76): http://www.needledoctor.com/Bellari-VP-29-Phono-Preamp?sc=2&category=36638

Just make sure you know what type of cartridge you will be using (MM or MC) and that whichever phono pre you go with will be able to support that type of cartridge.

Good luck
All excellent budget recommendations above. If those are still too expensive, there's the Behringer PP400 phono preamp for $24.99 at LP Gear. Just keep in mind that you get what you pay for, and there's only so much performance you'll get out of a $25 phono preamp.

http://www.lpgear.com/product/BEHRPP400.html