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Vintage or new turntable

I'd like to upgrade my turntable. I'm fairly new to vinyl, having recently won a nice entry level table. I've found that I really enjoy the whole vinyl process and am now ready for an upgrade. I'm trying to decide between a new, modern table or a restored AR or Thorens (perhaps from VinylNirvana) Budget would be approx. $1500, with cartridge. I like the looks of both the modern and vintage tables, so I'm wondering which would give me the best sound. Can anyone, with knowledge of both, offer advice on the sonic differences? I'm unable to hear a vintage table, so asking the forum. Thanks for any advice.
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inna
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Within this budget I would consider for myself either Nottingham or Technics. For you - I don't know.
And I actually got five years old Nottingham Spacedeck/Spacearm last year for $1350 without cartridge. Good cartridge would cost you $300-$400 new or used, many choices.
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