Here's a Radio Shack model SA155 stereo integrated amplifier that I purchased from someone on ARF. These are rather compact amplifiers that deliver around 2 watts per channel and were introduced in the '94 catalog and were available at least until 2002. They were sold under the Realistic, Optimus, Radio Shack, and RCA brand names. They have rear RCA input jacks for a tuner, CD/AUX/MP3, and a phono input that's switcahble from ceramic cartridge to magnetic cartridge. There is also a tape output jack, as well as a 1/8" front mounted stereo AUX input jack. When the front jack is used, the rear jacks are automatically disconnected.

My purpose for buying this amp was to have something to test various audio devices that I may be working on and the fact that this amp will accept a ceramic/crystal phono cartridge is a big plus.

These units cost around $60 when new and used ones are fairly cheap. I paid $25 for this one and shipping was included in the price.

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