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Turntable recommendation

My wife and I are looking into getting a turntable. It would get light use as we mostly stream music via Qobuz. Current system is Bluesound Node, Yamaha CD-S303, Schiit Saga+, Schiit Vidar,  NSMT Chorus 25 speakers and NSMT EXP15 sub. We do not have a record collection as of yet. Based on current gear and the fact that it will get light use. What makes sense? The $379 Yamaha CD player gets light use as well. Seems like a reasonable place to start budget-wise unless its all junk at this price point. 

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knotscott
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Nothing wrong with dipping your toes into vinyl, and seeing where it goes.  You can build a nice collection a little at time.  

There are solid choices in the $500 range.  Much of the quality boils down the cartridge and the phono stage.  I've been running a modest AT-LP120X (modified) with a couple of good carts for 3 years, and have been totally happy.  Several of the AT tables come with the AT-VM95E cartridge, which is a nice entry level cart, plus it has a great upgrade path with the ML and SH needles.

The Fluance RT85 offers a decent table with a good Ortofon 2M Blue cart.

 

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