Help with TT for my System


Hello, and thank you in advance for your time and sharing your expertise: my system is a VAC Phi 200 in two - channel mode, and a VAC Standard preampsifier, which I found used and sent it to the factory to have an MC phono preamp added to it. According to Kevin Hayes, he fitted the best MC preamp he had ever included in one of these with an output of around 0.35mu. I also own a near new Ortofon Cadenza Bronze cartridge, and my speakers are a pair of Sonus Faber Guarneri Evolutions. My connections are a totally different subject. I would like to spend around $4K  or less on a used or new turntable, with ease of operation due to my age. All the best, Ken

ckenr

Are you talking about actually using the TT, or doing a setup of all the different angles? A good dealer should set tthe TT up before they send it to you. If you are planning on using your current cartridge, you'll probably have to send it to the dealer. 

@052rc - I know someone locally who'd hang the cartridge as a favor, but is hesitant to recommend any specific brand. That's why I am open to buying a used turntable. 

For 4K go for the technics 1200G. Pretty tough to beat until you get north of 10K.