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I am kicking the idea of trying out vinyl. It’s been a long time since I had a turntable and it took a lot of thought whether I can deal with what always seemed like the snap, crackle & pops of an album. Anyway, I’ve decided to take a plunge after all the buzz how awesome it is. Of course before I make any final decisions, I always turn to the Audiogon community for their expert thoughts, opinions and education. I’m also looking for suggestions for a nice affordable table with tone arm and cartridge. Being the fact this is new to me and I may hate it, I’m looking for suggestions on the best affordable set up I can do for a new or used in the price range of $1000/$1500. I’m sure I can get a better bang for the buck going used. I just don’t know anything about these animals. My system is older but I still enjoy it which consist of a Mark Levinson 23.5 amp, Proceed AVP 2+6 used for 2 channel audio, Audio Acoustics model 9 speakers, Ayre DAC for digital with Transparent Audio Ultra mm2 cables. Any input is greatly appreciated!
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frothy
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Hi Luvrockin, merry Christmas by the way,
don't rule out belt drives,when I got back into vinyl after 25 yrs, pulled old dual 1229Q out of storage(idler drive) I was quite happy until hungry for more. When asked my local Hi Fi guy about direction
he suggestedthe Project experience 2 Acrylic belt drive  with ortofon red mmcart $1000 set up and ready for play. Inexpensive cart, quality graphite tone arm, worthy of cart upgrade when you're ready. Later picked up Project speed box 2 (no need to touch belt for speed change),
$120.
You mentioned usb table,I also thought about this, instead went with ADL gt 40 dac and adc phono headphone pre $500 it is only mm but a great little unit with the ability to digitize your vinyl use head phones off computer with pretty decent dac and own volume control.
The Project table was a good starting point and the follow up changes where easy to implement without breaking the bank, it kept me hungry enough to want  more rather than running away. 
Since then I've upgraded phono and cart.
The ADL GT40 is made by Furatec a pretty good outfit.
Cheers,enjoy the journey, patience will be rewarded.

PS.all my figures are Canadian $$$ 

mechans
2,999 posts
 
I'm kinda looking myself and found the same about the Technics it's an expensive table for that money I could get my pre divorce VPI set up  (new)which was divine.
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luvrockin OP
187 posts
 
Merry Christmas to all! Thank everyone for their input. I looked into every suggestion. So were feasible and some were not. Disappointed the VPI Scout Aries fell through but it would’ve ended up putting me well over budget. From what I’ve read, the Rega P6 is a pretty solid table. I’m happy to say, my original starting point budget was up to $1500. I made my purchases. I needed up with the Rega Planar 6 with New Exact 2 cartrldge and some extras for $1100 along with a New Rega MM mk3 phono stage for $340. I’m thrilled I’m in at $1440 which is just under budget. Any suggestions on cables?
tzh21y
1,377 posts
 
the P6 is a solid table
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gshepardbuster
587 posts
 
Congrats!  When I had a Rega it sounded pretty good with Audioquest Columbias from phono pre to preamp.   
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