Leave the PSBS for later. At $4k you're getting into some pretty nice gear. I'd start with a Hana SL MkIi. That leaves $3200 for the table. VPI, Clearaudio, MoFi, Rega, for starters. Not flaming, but no Technics 'cuz they ugly. Their design was marginal 50 years ago, and hasn't improved with time. If you have a phono preamp with MC support you're set. If you only have a MM preamp, consider the Hana SH MkII High output - no extra gainstage needed. If you buy a TT and cart together, expect at least a 10% discount on the package. That might cover a decent preamp if you don't have any.
3k budget for Turntable and Phono Noob- do I need external power supplies?
Good Day All,
Trying to put together a vinyl rig for the first time, the local shops all have Rega and Project so will likely land there however open to suggestions
Is it worth adding a $500 Sbooster or IFI Elite to either the TT or phono or both?
or should I up budget to 4k without them?
I was thinking either Rega P3 Special edition with their Aria phono or Project X1B with their balanced phono
thanks in advance