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Affordable Turntable Options

Hey all. First, I know the term affordable is relative. I'm considering getting back into vinyl and rather than resurrect my dusty Marantz 6270 I thought about starting anew. I'd like to keep the cost under $500.00 w/cartridge. The U-Turn models interest me and they have added some new models with solid wood plinths that look awesome. Any suggestions based on the above? I see some prices for "vintage" tables are through the roof and always of dubious history...

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beernut OP
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Thanks! Option 1 in the books.
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Hmm. Buying used can be a crap shoot. if repairs need to be made you get into $$ and the hassle. I had hoped something more "modern" might be a good option like the U-Turn line...
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Thanks, I ordered up a new U-Turn with the nice solid wood base they now offer. I didn't select the cartridge as neither the Grado Black nor Ortofon Red really excite me. I'll take it with the default budget AT cartridge and replace it myself. So any suggestions on a good budget cartridge?
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Actually, that cartridge was at the top of my short list....Thanks!
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Ha! "points" well taken....

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