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suggestions for turntable set up around $6,000.

Wow! I just went to a friends house and heard a good turntable for the first time. I think it is time to take out some old albums and get a turntable. I have a Electrocompaniet cd player but the table sure sounded nice. I am looking into Shelter cartriges, and possibly a VPI turntable, and purchasing through AG will most likely be the path followed. Would like to hear some pros and cons of tables,etc. Concerns would maintance on certain cartriges, durability of all componets. I have a Atma-sphere mp1 preamp and a ma2 amp, Ralph at Atma-sphers said it is a great phono stage and should not have a problem with most mc cartriges. I JUST WANT TO DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME the 6k figure is not carved in stone but with all audio there must be some budget, at least for me. I also would like a table that looks as good as it sounds, all info. is really appreciated.
eralff

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eralff OP
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I do respect the opinion of Arthur Salvatore, this is why I was alittle disapointed that the teres 255 was not mentioned.
eralff OP
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I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO FIND A USED TABLE AT A FAIR PRICE. THE 255 LOOKS GREAT SO DOES THE VPI TNT. THERE DOESN'T SEEM TO BE ANY FOR SALE ON AG EXCEPT NEW, I ALSO WANTED TO KNOW IF TH SHELTER 901 IS A GREAT CARTRIAGE TO REALLY PICK UP ALL DETAIL ON A ALBUM THAT MY CD PLAYER IS MISSING. MY MAIN LISTENING IS JAZZ.
eralff OP
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I didn't read past the B rated tables, didn't think to look at the interesting tables. I am curious if you have any opinions of the tone arms he recommends. The A rated linear arms really blow the budget, unless I wanted to just look at a tone arm. Also all Audiogoners recommended the 255 vs the 265, is this just a price issue or is it hard to comprehend a completely wooden table, it is rather shocking at first. But the company's web site raves about the wood.
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