turntable in the $5,000 range


I'm new to this board so let me know if there is somewhere else I can ask this question. I'm looking at buying a turntable for around $5,000. I haven't heard anything yet but i'm making a list of what I would like to hear. So far the michell gyrodec se, the michell technoarm and the shelter 501 look good. I haven't seen any reviews with this combination. Has anyone tried it. I'm also thinking about using an EAR 834P phono premp with this setup. Has anyone tried that?
rmilewsk

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Galibier Design has the Serac table with Artisan Audio tonearm, Dynavector 20X (L or H) cartridge, and Anvil (record weight) for $4700.

Run don't walk.
I think Thom at Galibier has come up with an excellent package for the price with the Serac table. Not only that but Thom's 18 month trade up policy is hard to beat as well if you want to move up the Galibier line of tables in the future.

FWIW - I use a Dynavector 20XL cartridge on a Micro Seiki MA-505 (S-shaped like the Artisan) tonearm with my Scheu Premier TT. After having used the Benz L2 for a couple years the Dynavector was a pleasant change. Now I'm going to see if I can grab one of those Artisan tonearms. They look very promising and the price is right.