I suggest you investigate the Technics SL 1200 G. I believe this is the only turntable recommended by Stereophile magazine as a highly recommended direct-drive audiophile turntable that isn’t a $10,000+ belt-drive turntable. I believe the Technics SL 1200 G will be under $5000. I don’t believe it comes with any cartridge, so would recommend you would at least start with an Ortofon 2M blue or something higher in price from them or Sumiko.
Looking for more advice on purchasing a new turntable.
So I’m looking for Opinions/Advice from people who have high-end turntables and the experiences with.
First, I’ll start with my system. It consists of a Prima Luna preamp and two Prima Luna amplifiers along with the prima Luna phone stage with a pair of magnepans 1.7 My budget for the table is $5000 new or used, but for that price I would want it to come with a really good cartridge otherwise, 4000 for the table and 1000 for the cartridge.
Thanks I look forward to your recommendations.