mmporsche,
Given your now higher turntable budget I have some revised recommendations:
$17,000 AMG Viella 12 (includes a great tonearm)
$10,000+ Garrard 301/401 with Woodsong or Artisan Fidelity plinth plus tonearm
I would put either of these on a Vibraplane or Minus K base. I own a Benz Micro LPS mr and I think it is an excellent cartridge. Another cartridge consideration is the EMT line. A great match with the Aesthetix Rhea ( I also own a Rhea)
I have heard the Woodpecker and would take an AMG or the Garrard instead.
Given your now higher turntable budget I have some revised recommendations:
$17,000 AMG Viella 12 (includes a great tonearm)
$10,000+ Garrard 301/401 with Woodsong or Artisan Fidelity plinth plus tonearm
I would put either of these on a Vibraplane or Minus K base. I own a Benz Micro LPS mr and I think it is an excellent cartridge. Another cartridge consideration is the EMT line. A great match with the Aesthetix Rhea ( I also own a Rhea)
I have heard the Woodpecker and would take an AMG or the Garrard instead.