Audio Systems: phono input, gemini model, phono player


Question
Hello. My old receiver has given out and I want to replace it, but I'm having trouble finding one for sale that has a phono input and ground for my turntable. Can you recommend
a model, very reasonably priced that can handle four or five speakers and a phono player? Nothing fancy, just radio, phono, cd and tape.

Answer
I recommend using both a pre-amp and amplifier. The pre-amp you can find on line by Gemini or Pyramid (under $100). The Gemini model is PA 7000. Find a basic amplifier possibly by the same manufacturers or company like Radio Shack or Best Buy. Unless you are really intent on receiving AM/FM stations you will find all kinds of options for Internet Radio that you can listen to thru an input on the preamp with an adaptor.