I have the Simmaudio Moon LP 5.3 RS
Sounds excellent, takes most cartridges, dead quiet (even at full volume) - connect with good cables and it really excels.
You can get a seperate power supply, but a great power cable will work just as well.
You’ll have to look at "previously enjoyed" gear. The problem is - they don’t come available too often
They do have a newer model, but it’s a little above your budget.
They do have the 110 LP - another good buy that is more in line with your budget and from what I have read it is a great performer - it’s just not as flexible
I also had a heavily mod’d Cambridge Audio, but the moon left it in its wake - it's in s different league.
Hope that helps
Sounds excellent, takes most cartridges, dead quiet (even at full volume) - connect with good cables and it really excels.
You can get a seperate power supply, but a great power cable will work just as well.
You’ll have to look at "previously enjoyed" gear. The problem is - they don’t come available too often
They do have a newer model, but it’s a little above your budget.
They do have the 110 LP - another good buy that is more in line with your budget and from what I have read it is a great performer - it’s just not as flexible
I also had a heavily mod’d Cambridge Audio, but the moon left it in its wake - it's in s different league.
Hope that helps