Looking for integrated amp with phono for starter


A friend of mine is planning on getting a turntable, and would like some guidance as to an integrated amp with phono. Price probably $1-3000 area. Anyone with some suggestions please reply...all suggestions appreciated.
Thanks
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BAT VK-300SE integrated.
While the (optional) phono section is not great,
the tube front end (6H30) and solid state muscle
amp (150 watts/ch @8 ohms, 300 @ 4 ohms) are
very musical.
I use one with an Ayre P5 and have no complaints.