Welcome! A friend recently bought one of the Project One brand turntables and he's very happy with it- I think you can get one for around $400 bucks new.
If you're mechanically inclined, used tt's can be a good way to go-do a lot of reading so you know what to look for. Nothing worse than being geeked about a new purchase only to find out that there's a part missing or broken and having to try to find a replacement part.
Technics, Pioneer,JVC,Harman Kardon,Marantz, Sony, AR (Acoustic Research) all made some very capable turntables when vinyl was king (Lots of other companies as well as the ones I mentioned)
Packing turntables for shipping can be tricky, so don't skimp on the insurance and if possible pay w/ a credit card so you have some way to recoup if the shipper/ or shipping company denies your claim.
Lots of resources on this site-and many knowledgeable people. Good luck!
If you're mechanically inclined, used tt's can be a good way to go-do a lot of reading so you know what to look for. Nothing worse than being geeked about a new purchase only to find out that there's a part missing or broken and having to try to find a replacement part.
Technics, Pioneer,JVC,Harman Kardon,Marantz, Sony, AR (Acoustic Research) all made some very capable turntables when vinyl was king (Lots of other companies as well as the ones I mentioned)
Packing turntables for shipping can be tricky, so don't skimp on the insurance and if possible pay w/ a credit card so you have some way to recoup if the shipper/ or shipping company denies your claim.
Lots of resources on this site-and many knowledgeable people. Good luck!