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Entry Level Turntable?

Hello,

I'm fairly new to the audio world, been experimenting a bunch with different speakers, amps and pre-amps. I'd like to try some true analog sound by getting a decent turntable and some records. Could anyone recommend a nice entry level turntable that will give adequate performance? I don't want to spend too much, let's say a budget in the $100-$300 price range.

Also, I'm 30 years old, so have never really heard a good analog system. Is this something I should really worth trying? Or do people mostly like the analog sound because that's what they grew up hearing?

Current setup:
Integra Research RDC-7 Pre-Amp/Processor
Parasound HCA-1205A 5 channel amp (center & rears)
Adcom GFA-565 Monoblocks for mains
Kef XQ5 main speakers
Kef XQ2C center channel

Thanks!
Chris
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philjolet
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you really should spend a bit more to get good vinyl sound.

"Or do people mostly like the analog sound because that's what they grew up hearing?" ???

of course not but you may be disappointed unless you get a decent rig - do you really want to start to collect vinyl?

I have many records so it makes sense for me but I really prefer my TT to my CD player. It is not even close usually but sometimes a bad recording is ill defined and I would rather hear a good sounding CD.
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