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Is the Merill "Gem Dandy" turntable far superior in sound than the Project RPM-3 TT??
Don't buy a Scout without hearing/using it first!YMMV but I can't think of a table in that price range that I like less. 
Phonostages with Adjustable Curves, the Concise List
I have a TDL 4010.  It is a great unit but they stopped making them a few years back.KAB makes a nice one that is reasonably priced.Tempo keeps saying they are going to come out with a couple but it may be a wait!Fehlauer  has good reviews.The Sen... 
I'd like to hear recommendations for Turntables under $5,000
If you want an easy to deal with turntable that has good reviews, look at the Technics 1200G.  People who own them generally seem very happy with them. 
What's it worth?
The Technics is not a bad table if you tweak it a bit Link for Luxman 121 prices .http://https//www.hifishark.com/search?q=Luxman+121  
Good Direct Drives
@invictus005     It was a rhetorical question but I largely agree with you.I might feel differently if there were someone nearby who sold refurbished SP 10s and would stand by them if problems arose. 
Good Direct Drives
Where can I find a working Technics SP 10 MK II with arm and plinth for under $1200 in the US? 
Good Direct Drives
Clearthink:There are a number tests of the Technics 1200 online.  I don't know of any that agree with your statement.Here is one:http://archimago.blogspot.com/2014/08/measurements-technics-sl-1200-m3d-wow.htmlPersonally, I have listened very close... 
Upcoming Technics SP-10R (100th Anniversary Model)
Just saw this as a comment of the TAS site. Source was Robert Zohn. Good news if true:Let me be the 1st to break the good news....The official price for Technics SP-10R is $8,999 and the SL-1000R will sell for $16,999. Tone arm boards have also... 
Can you help me in my search for my first turntable?
My next table will be the new Technics 1200G.  Just waiting for a deal!The new red and black SME look really nice too but I haven't heard one. 
TECHNICS 100th Anniversary 2018 Premium Turntables. Their best ever.
http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/preview-technics-sl-1000r-turntable/ 
Rega RP8 or Technics SL1200G
$28,000 SAT tonearm has optional adjustable/removable headshells.Second rate? 
Morrow IC's
Show me someone who doesn't believe that some cables need to be broken in and I will show you someone who has never had a set of new Morrow cables.  IME they go from OK to barely listenable to quite good within the 300 to 400 hours.  Some might fi... 
Analogue-free system
I'll take your jazz LPs if they are in the way. 
Accuphase pricing Japan vs. USA
I wanted to buy an Accuphase but ended up with a Luxman (which I am very happy with) because of the exorbitant markup by the distributor.  At the time it was more that twice the Japanese price in the US.  I could have ordered two from Japan, even ... 
Technics 1200g vs Rega rp8, VPI aries, avenger, Basis 2000, Linn LP12 etc. Can it compete?
IMO the Technics can certainly compete with all the tables you listed with exception of the latest LP 12.  The LP 12 I heard at RMAF sounded very good but cost $25,000.  For that kind of money, I would buy a Technics SP10R instead.The presentation...