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What turntable for $1500 ?

After relentless negotiating with my wife, I've got the compromised approval to drop $1500 on a new turntable/tonearm/cartridge!! I've had a Bang and Olufsen TX linear tracking table since 1985 and that cost $500 new. The rest of my system is : Adcom amp (60 WPC), Adcom preamp, and Klipsch Heresy speakers. I plan on upgrading the amp/preamp with Cary tubed gear - most likely the Rocket 88 amp / SLP 88 preamp. With my somewhat limited bugdet, I'm open to buying a used TT that's relatively new. I'd also like any advice on tonearms and cartridges that are compatible in this price point. Should I get a MC or MM cartridge? Also, I listen to a wide variety of music, mostly the latest "jam band" genre, but have become increasingly intrigued by jazz and classical. Thanks in advance for your thoughtful recommendations.
Mike
mcchaiko5b5e
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tok20000
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The question is: Are you budgeting $1500 for just the turntable or turntable + tonearm + cartridge?

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mcchaiko5b5e OP
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I am budgeting $1500 for the TT/tone arm/cartridge. I would like to keep the phono preamp at $600 or less. Also, I'll get a record cleaner for $400 or less. So all total, I hope to be back into vinyl for roughly $2,500.
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tok20000
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Basis 1400 + RB300 Tonearm + a decent cartridge depending on what phono preamp you end up with.

KF
consttraveler
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Rega P-25 with RB600 arm, and a Dynavector 17D Karat MC cart. If you have some luck shopping, you can pick-up this combo for $1,500.00. The down side is, you will have to be carefull in selecting a phono pre, due to the low output of the cart.
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