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Opinions on budget TT

Which of these budget TT combo's would be the best sonically. I have nailed it down to these models, Rega P3-24 w/Exact or Ortofon Bronze, Pro-ject Xperience w/Ortofon Bronze or Sumiko EVO 111, Pro-ject Xpression 111 same cartridge set-up, or a used ClearAudio Emotion w/Ortofon Bronze or Black. Budget is between $1000 to $1200. Would like to spend less if possible. The only one of these tables i heard was the Rega P3-24 w/Elys 11 which was about three months ago, then my car broke down which put my purchase on hold. Now i am back looking. Opinions appreciated. Thanks

System:
Plinius 9200
Dynaudio Focus 140's
CDP Naim 5i-2
Speaker Cable DNM Solid Core
IC FMS Micro Wave
Power Conditioner Power Wedge Model 116 mk11
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tablejockey
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"So the last piece of the puzzle is the cartridge."

whackey- everything is subjective...cart choice is REAL subjective.
I have tried 4 popular MC carts on my VPI.
AT OC9III
Sumiko Blackbird
Benz Micro Glider 
AT ART 9.

The ART9 seems to have the positive attributes of those carts, in a package UNDER $1K. There is a sizable thread on the ART9, a  few Prime owners have shared their thoughts.


Orpheus-"Rega P3 tweaked to the bone"
I had a P5 with mods, which added up to the value of the stock table! Good fun and shockingly good sonics. 

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