Vpi 19mkIV or linn sondek 12

alright people are going to start thinking im bl@#%ing this guy i keep mentioning him so often but check out salvatore's site at http://www.high-endaudio.com/ and click on audio critique. from there you'll see 'recommended components' and you can read his thoughts on turntables, especially the linn vs. vpi.

drubin, it is getting ridiculous but i really like this guy's site, what can i say? he does in fact have a 'few' ss pieces listed but you're right, not many.

jsbail, there are lots of oracles for some reason floating around these days for 6-700. i just got one for $600 w/ an alphason arm and for $300 more got a brooks burden upgrade. slap a nice cartridge on there and you have a nice table for 'cheap.' salvatore (oh, jeezus i did it again) has links to japanese denon direct sites (great deals) that will keep you withni your budget easily. - just a thought.