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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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psychicanimal
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Don't get a turntable.
psychicanimal
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This is why I told you not to get a turntable:

http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/vinyl/messages/226908.html

It is NOT a vinyl vs CD question.
psychicanimal
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David, if someone goes to vinyl to find out the "vinyl vs CD" controversy he/she is headed for a lot of unnecessay trouble. There is no question per se! One should get into vinyl because there is music in that format that either is not available in CD or it's much cheaper in vinyl format.

I just spent $126 for seven used records. Unavailable in CD and from...Argentina! Tangos, gaucho ballads and folk music. Turns out that the records were $69, the rest is shipping and Western Union fees.

My intent is to cause shock and reflection...

Personally, I think our mate would be better served by the creature, as it is a universal TT and as I understand there are Rega armboards for the 1200 available in the UK.
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