[hollabackitsobi]

OK, so I've decided to buy my first vinyl record player set-up. I'm going with a Rega RP1 as the turntable, Rega Fono Mini as the phono preamp, and Mackie MR5 MK2s as the speakers of choice. So, from research I've done on all of these components, it seems that there's no way to easily control the volume of the system with this chain of items. What is a basic, affordable way to accomplish this goal (volume control)?

A receiver? Preamp? Can I already do it? (The Rega Fono Mini product description mentions "level/balance controls", and I'm not sure whether this means I can control the volume or not.)
 
Help would be much appreciated; thanks in advance.

 

[hollabackitsobi]

Anyone?
 
I'm looking for receiver recommendations. Entry level. Usable with turntable --> phono stage --> receiver --> speakers. $300 is the max I'm willing to pay, with the $250 range or less being the sweet spot. I'm looking for something no-frills. I basically just need it to amp my speakers (I've changed my mind to a pair of Pioneer SP-FS51-LRs) and provide volume control.