I agree, great for $1K. However, you can do much better on the TT for not much $$. Music Hall, Rega, older Thorens would fill the bill, altho not much point until you get the phono section fixed. If its a tube, I would recommend getting new old stock (NOS) tubes; actually if the unit is old, you may want to retube the whole thing. Post tube complement and I'm sure you will get lots of suggestions; be sure you indicate how much you have to spend.