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Best turntable under $2000

I have been thinking about Rega Planar 6 with a cartridge (1995$). Are there any other models that are as good or better, that I should look out for under this budget? 
I currently have a Rega P2. The sound is good but I don't get a very good separation of vocals and instruments and also the detailing is not as resolving as I would like it to be.

Thanks.
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avanti1960
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If you want a turntable for dummies (like the book series :) get a Rega with a Rega cartridge.  No setup required and the sound will be good but not nearly as good as it could be for the $,  
If you have some moderate capability to mount and align a cartridge then the GR would be difficult to beat.  A 1200GR with Nagaoka MP 500 for example will shred the sound of the P6 with Ania cartridge.  
The GR will give you a speed precise energetic, neutral sound.  
VPIs offer a lush, high mass belt drive sound that I have found to be overly warm and sluggish, along with lots of alignment skills required.  
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