"Also, I am not looking for a finicky TT or a project that needs to be upgraded like nice table but no tone arm. "
Based on your comment the Rega would be a good choice.
Based on your comment the Rega would be a good choice.
$700 Used TT Upgrade Advice, Is it Worth It For Me?
Looking for some advice: I have an Audio Techinca At LP240 that has a AT 120 cartrige with new stylus and fully manual. I am a bit of a TT newbie but like quality audio pieces. Would like to upgrade and spend about $700 for a used turntable. Currently I have 110 wpc integrated Luxman L-509u with MM/MC selection and Revel F50 floor speakers. I stream most of my listening via a nice DAC but like to listen to an vinyl album once a week. Most of my vinyl is classic rock with some newer adult alternative and don't listen very loud any more. I had a little issue with rumble when playing loud but resolved it with 2 raquet balls cut in half, filled with insulation foam, sanded flat, put on audio stand,a large piece of travertine sat on the semi spheres and TT on the tile piece. $10 DIY was very effective.
A few local listings are:
1 REGA PLANAR 3 TURNTABLE WITH RB-300 TONEARM, REGA ELYS 2 CARTRIDGE $700
2 CJ Walker CJ55 turntable, Infinity Black Widow arm with damping trough, new Cardas wire from headshell to phono plugs $600
3 Thorens MKII TD145 turntable looks stock around $550
Would some of these selections be worth pursuing or am I already in the same league? Also, I am not looking for a finicky TT or a project that needs to be upgraded like nice table but no tone arm.
A few local listings are:
1 REGA PLANAR 3 TURNTABLE WITH RB-300 TONEARM, REGA ELYS 2 CARTRIDGE $700
2 CJ Walker CJ55 turntable, Infinity Black Widow arm with damping trough, new Cardas wire from headshell to phono plugs $600
3 Thorens MKII TD145 turntable looks stock around $550
Would some of these selections be worth pursuing or am I already in the same league? Also, I am not looking for a finicky TT or a project that needs to be upgraded like nice table but no tone arm.