Does not have to be last word in hifi - something for my small study to connect to my ipod, I know of Cyrus amps, willing to spend up to £200 second hand.

ideas?

How about one of these?

http://www.richersounds.com/product/...onky-cs245-whi

Has an iPod dock built in and under 100 quid. Not sure if it comes in any other colour than white though.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Topping-TP...item2a288c9bc7

Tripath amplifiers are excellent -- and this is a good example.

Yes I have been considering something like this, was waiting for someone to recommend it.