I bet everyone here knows what I am about to say. The Teres 135 with Origin Live OL-1 arm(modded RB250), and a Denon DL103R(low-output MC). That puts you at slightly over $2k with everything including cartridge. Assuming your phono stage has a MC input with enough gain, you're all set. IMO, these 3 items are all the best value for dollar in their respective categories, and together they make a fantastic sound at a great price. Take a look at the Teres line-up at www.teresaudio.com
