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recommendations for inexpensive turntables

I have to hook up a 16 year old with a turntable. he has no more than 280 to spend total (ie with cart and arm).
he will use it with a fisher 500c I just got him.
i know that there is a music hall mmf2.1 that I could get with a ok entry level cart for $270.
until now I have set up a couple of people with Denon dp35f's for $100 complete. but they had very little to spend so there was no option for anything new.
now with a slightly larger budget I do not want to miss getting the most for his money but I honestly have no idea if I should go with a new mmf2, or some better used player. what would a better used player be for these kinda dollars?
my experience with a Rega p3's and up and my current Aries is not helping me.
thanks very much for any guidance



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I'd also consider looking at a used Thorens. Although I'm not an expert on them, between this forum and audioasylum's vinyl forums, you will find tons of posts declaring their tremendous value.
As for cartridges, the lower priced Grados are worth checking out. Good luck, Spencer
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