I just picked up a receiver (Sherwood DR6500) to replace my dead 70's receiver and this does not have a phono plug. It does have several video inputs and a web search came up with the solution of using an in-line preamp which the poster said could be obtained at circuit city for $20. I don't live near a CC and an online product search produced nothing.

Anyone been able to solve this problem of connecting a tuntable without spending lots of money on an upscale amp.

Thanks

Try this:
eBay - phono preamp, Home Audio, Equipment items on eBay.com (http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=phono+preamp&category0=)

Thanks... have you had any experience with these?

Haven't needed one.
You meant it has several AUDIO inputs.

Haven't needed one.
You meant it has several AUDIO inputs.

It has inputs for tape, cd, 3 video and a digital direct input