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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.
neo_the_one
bpoletti
1,548 posts
 
Use VPI Scoutmaster.
soundwatts
221 posts
 
Used vpi prime scout with cartridge around 2k
c_devries
3 posts
 
I’ve been very happy with my MoFi Ultradeck with Ultratracker cart. Crazy quiet..excellent sounding.  Worth checking out. 
roberjerman
4,319 posts
 
Get a Pioneer PLX1000 ($699 + free shipping from AMS) and a Hana LS mc cartridge ($750). Read HR's review in the September Stereophile. I have this TT and it is as good as the Technics - for less than 1/2 the price!
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chakster
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Don’t buy a Pioneer and Hanna cartridges, don’t read the reviews for a new stuff (it’s new marketing), just look for a vintage top of the line Luxman PD-444 turntable with Micro Seiki direct drive motor. Wait untill you will find one for $2000 on ebay from Japan (a fried just bought it this month). This turntable is amazing and you can not buy anything better than this for $2000, i sold 3 Technics turntables including SP-10 mkII in Obsidian plinth to keep this Luxman beast. 
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