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Considering vinyl again and a possible used TT

I'm considering getting into vinyl. Streaming will still be my main source. have 50 or so albums that have been in storage and will acquire more, more so cherry picking albums here and there. 

I came across a VPI Traveler V1, great condition with a decent low hour cartridge,  dust cover, cables etc for <$1k All I would need is a phono preamp. My hope would be that aside from a future cartridge upgrade I could  be happy without needing to pour more funds into hardware. 

Is a used Traveler v1 a good choice at this price point or am I setting myself up on the need to update path? Is there a better option out there?

This is my last system Sonus Faber Elipsa Se speakers, Rel s812 subs, driven by ps Audio BHK monos,  directstream dac, and pre. I do love my system sound but feel I might find more engagement in some vinyl choices

Thoughts?

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willy-t
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With your current setup you will be disappointed unless you purchase a certain level of vinyl playback components.  Trust me I just went down this road trying to beat my cd playback. Here’s my suggestions and minimal level of components for you to be sayid satisfied. Table VPI Scout 1.1 or similar VPI Scout
Dynavector 20X2 low mc cart
Dynavector P75 Mk 4 set in PE mode
With this setup you have a chance to at least equal or possibly best your digital playback and there will be little need to continue to upgrade until you reach this level
Hope this helps.  You will not beat your digital buying vinyl playback on the cheap. Trust me Willy-T
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