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VPI traveller vs Project rm5.1 vs second hand VPI?

I'm building my Hifi system and have decided to go with a turntable source. Im looking to spend around $1000 - 1500 and the choices are bewildering. So far VPI seems to have the best reputation (atleast on the net). I'm willing to get a second hand system but am leery about have to tinker too much with it. I would really prefer something I could start playing and enjoy with minimum fuss. Any help or input would be greatly appreciated. Please help this newbie out...I've already bought my first LP and I don't even have a TT yet!

Thanks in advance.
Arjun
PS: I am also looking into amps (around $500) and speakers (< $1000) that would match the TT, any ideas? I would probably buy both second hand to keep costs down and still get a decent enough system.
arjundas

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sbrownnw
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I really like my Tekton 6.5t monitors (sound best with rigid stands) from tekton for $600. That way you can put more money into your (integrated) amp (exposure, audio refinement - both used?) and also more money into a phono stage (love my Jasmine 2.0 mkII).

You might want to check out my Traveler vs. Pro-ject Xpression III post here.
sbrownnw
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@zenblaster, your last post on 2/6 sounds similar to what I heard in my following thread (the 12/30 post specifically), but I could be wrong.

traveler vs xpression III
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