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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? 
 

mcstin
tmiddle
94 posts
 

If you are in the Oregon area I have an original Xerxes table listed on US Audiomart that May interest you. 
 

 

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mcstin OP
21 posts
 

Well I finally bought a refurbished Pioneer PL-518 turntable. It is almost a match of what I had in the late 70’s.

Its coming with an inexpensive cartridge, and I am looking to replace it immediately. I am looking at a Denon dl-110. I’m curious if anyone has any thoughts if this is a good match. 

I’m also looking to upgrade my phono stage as well if anyone had thoughts about that. Vinyl is my third option behind streaming and CD’s. I don’t have an extensive album collection, so I’m looking in the +- $500 range, preferably used. Any thoughts are appreciated.

 

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brunomarcs
297 posts
 

I have a Yamaha GT-2000 with Yamaha headshell and I'd given you a decent cartridge for $2,000! Too late now I suppose. 

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