You are going to get a lot of different and conflicting advice. A few questions:
1. I assume from your question that this will be your first turntable?
2. Do you prefer new or vintage? Drive type: belt, direct drive or idler wheel?
If this is your first time I would advise you to buy a good but not terribly expensive unit. This is where a good dealer can be of great help.
Turntables are like girlfriends. You and I will almost certainly have different ideas of the perfect turntable. You may not have (and should not expect) a lifelong commitment to your first turntable. And turntables can be deceptively expensive. I suggest making sure your first turntable is a cheap date.
1. I assume from your question that this will be your first turntable?
2. Do you prefer new or vintage? Drive type: belt, direct drive or idler wheel?
If this is your first time I would advise you to buy a good but not terribly expensive unit. This is where a good dealer can be of great help.
Turntables are like girlfriends. You and I will almost certainly have different ideas of the perfect turntable. You may not have (and should not expect) a lifelong commitment to your first turntable. And turntables can be deceptively expensive. I suggest making sure your first turntable is a cheap date.