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Vinylphiles...used/new TT/Cart combo under $700?

I've been researching relatively low-cost TT/Cart combos around $700 total. I'd like to keep the vinyl front end to $1000 including phono preamp.

Vintage Thorens (TD147 & others), Dual (1229), AR (XB, ES-1), Rega P3, MMF5, new KAB Technics SL1200?

78 rpm would be a nice bonus, not not necessary.

OK Vinylphiles, have at it.
tvad
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Done. Under $600 total...all from E-Bay.

A mint Thorens TD 160 MKII with TP16 II tonearm, a Stanton 681EEE cartridge, and a Lehmann Black Cube SE with PWX power supply.
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That'll work and sure was cheap. If you don't like it you can sell and get your money back at that price.

Hope it's great Tvad!
tvad OP
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That's the plan, Albert. Thanks for your advice along the way.
tvad OP
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Yesterday, I received and installed the Shure V15-III phono cartridge w/new VN35MR stylus. More extension and apparent resolution versus the Stanton 681EE. The Stanton seems a bit warmer. The Shure is more "audiophile" and conveys a larger image.
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