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Turntable - Where do I start ?

I am wanting to get into playing vinyl from time to time and have no idea where to start. I have not had a turntable for the last 20 plus years and many things have changed.
My System: Mcintosh MC 352 amp McIntosh C2200 & Mcintosh 205 CD changer. Speakers: B&W 805 Signatures.
If I had to put a "STARTING" budget on this could I get into something half way decent for $2000.00 to $3000.00 (or less)would be nice.
Open for "ALL" the help I can get.
Thanks,
Dave
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dan_ed
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My .02 as a "Vinyl Prodigal's Son". You already have a great analog front end, so put half to 3/4 of your budget into a good phono stage. As for the TT, you mention that you want to listen from time to time so I would start conservatively. But the audiophile in me also recommends that you keep in mind an upgrade path. That's where the Music Halls fail IMHO, and I have a MMF 7. Great table for the money but there is not really much you can do to improve it once you get used to it's sound. But maybe you won't want to as many owners of these TTs have said.

What ever you decide, enjoy the great analog experience!

Dan
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