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Which low cost turntable should I choose ?

I have recently built a valve amp and speakers
World audio design KEL84 (15 watts output)
IPL M3TL Transmission line speakers.

The system sounds good, but I now want to add a turntable so I can solve the vinyl versus CD question for myself.

I want to add a low cost (2nd hand) turntable, but have read so many different articles, I now don't know which way to turn.

From my reading, I favour either a Michell Focus One or Systemdek IIX/900 but cannot find any direct comparisons.

My budget is approx £200 (give or take).

Any other ideas, please advise !...

Many thanks,
layton

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gregm
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200 quid is a tad on the low side for an analogue rig (i.e. TT, arm, cartridge). Assuming you'll build the phono stage, try to find a used ProJect, Thorens, or Teres with arm. If need be, you can tinker with the Thorens and improve the sound.
A Linn LP12 would probably be more expensive. As to your choices, I wasn't charmed by the Systemdeck. Don't know the Michell, unfortunately.
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