Look into Nakamichi. I have a Receiver 2 which is amazing. The Receiver 1 at 80 watts would be even better. Both have great MM phono stages; but they are early '90s, not '80s.
The TA series from the 1980s designed by Nelson Pass was legendary
http://www.audioreview.com/product/amplification/receivers/nakamichi/ta-4a.html
The TA4A even has a MC input!
The TA series from the 1980s designed by Nelson Pass was legendary
http://www.audioreview.com/product/amplification/receivers/nakamichi/ta-4a.html
The TA4A even has a MC input!