Is a GREAT turntable under $2000 possible???


Howdy folks-

I’m really enjoying my current set up and return to 2.1 channel listening and Home Theater. Here’s what I’ve got:

-Mc402 Amp
-Anthem Mrx 520
-Oppo 103 Bdp with Scott Nixon tube dac
-Mac Mini with a Scott Nixon Usb tube dac
-Audience and Wireworld cables
-Tekton Electron speakers

I’d like to introduce vinyl to my evening listening pleasure. Any recommendations for a turntable (including arm, cartridge, etc) under $2000? Is this a reasonable figure? I have no clue when it comes to turntables so any advice given is surely appreciated.

Brent

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The wife’s mad cuz I just bought a Technics 1210 GR. I blamed it on this thread, she will giving y’all a talking to!
Update!!!

Technics SL 1200 GR TT is up and spinning. A buddy stopped by and helped me balance and get the MoFi Master Tracker cart mounted. Lehmann Black Cube SE II Phono Preamp adjusted as well. Going to let things burn in for a month, then we'll look at making some adjustments if necessary. 

How's it sound? Wow! My first turntable listening experience was a good one. Pink Floyd's Dark Side was on rotation as well as some Stevie Ray Vaughn and Fleetwood Mac among others. Much more detail than the Tidal streaming HiFi and Cd's for the most part. 

I enjoy the experience of taking the time to put on the album and just let it play through. Very nice experience all around. 

That's about it for now. Thanks again for the suggestions. I hit a home run on round 1.

Brent 

Brent,
Great report! Vinyl is a different world, with lots of twists and turns. But it is FUN, especially finding great deals on records here and there. And then there is that sound. I hope you continue to enjoy the ride.

Now back to our regularly scheduled programming, consisting mainly of audiophiles continuing to give you sound advice on which table you should buy weeks after you've made your choice.

Happy listening!
@waltersalas   lol

Good so far. I'm going to look a little further into the setting of the cart as my buddy did it by sound only, not that I doubt him but I might be able to squeeze a little more outta the MoFi with the use of the chart. 

I've got some nice vinyl to listen to tonight. The adventure continues!

B