Nice vintage $2k Turntable, cartridge, and phono stage

I currently have a current version Rega P3, I am looking to make a change. I have been drawn recently to vintage turntables especially with wooden plinths. The looks of the turntable are important (maybe more than they should be). I would like a good looking TT with a modern phono stage, used is fine, and a good quality cartridge. I’d be happy with a “good” not necessarily great sounding setup to go with my Simaudio integrated and KEF R5 speakers.

Anyone have any experience they can share?

mcstin11-07-2023 11:37pm

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elliottbnewcombjr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,248 posts 11-08-2023 at 04:03am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Pioneer (cad 2,200 is $1,600 usd these days) https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649936745-pioneer-pl-70-dd-turntable/
elliottbnewcombjr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,248 posts 11-08-2023 at 03:45am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I think you are asking for a combo TT/Plinth/Arm/Cartridge/Phono Stage that is very unlikely to be found. Here is a interesting Denon package, read the detailed description. DP80 is highly respected, real veneer, not vinyl wrap. Extra arm boards ... https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650036484-denon-dp-80-with-dk-300-plinth-amp-stax-ua-7cf-tonearm/
elliottbnewcombjr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,248 posts 11-09-2023 at 01:20am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yamaha from Vlad https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/650026635-yamaha-yp-d9-direct-drive-turntable-in-excellent-conditionwith-original-box/images/4694757/
elliottbnewcombjr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,248 posts 11-09-2023 at 01:03am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Mirco Seiki with Pioneer Arm from Vlad. 1,600 cad is $1,160. usd (I bought my JVC TT/Plinth from Vlad, I highly recommend him) https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/650020068-micro-seiki-ddl-120-turntable-with-quality-pioneer-carbon-fiber-tonearm/images/4661003/ 10 lb Platter. Vlad has many many listings, you could write him about a Phono Stage or Cartridge or both. https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/userads.php?user_id=10089
elliottbnewcombjr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,248 posts 11-09-2023 at 01:32am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete btw, 'wood look'. be careful: some are hardwood (not many) some are real wood veneer ( quite a few) some are 'wood' wrap, photographed wood on vinyl wrap (too many)
elliottbnewcombjr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,248 posts 11-09-2023 at 01:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete OP, You mentioned wood, I presume natural (not painted) wood. Are you sticking to that? Many of the TTs mentioned are NOT wood. Aside from the solid/veneer/wrap issue I mentioned above, Wood Plinth Construction varies. 1. a frame to drop the TT into A solid looking wood plinth, however the top is perhaps 1 layer of 3/4" thick MDF with veneer. This one is a frame and top board, many appear like thick slabs but are not Next are thick slabs, some solid wood, some layers of wood, some, like JVC and Denon’s (not all) are their 70mm thick 7 layer construction: 4 layers of wood or manufactured wood like MDF medium density fiberboard, with 3 thin layers of special compounds Note: some have removable arm boards, you pick an arm, drill a hole where needed. future replacement armboards can be found, refinished, or made.