Which turntable? Pro-Ject or VPI?

mulveling

I didn't mean to be cheeky, and I often see others suggesting equipment wayyyy over budget, perhaps I have done so this time.

I was assuming ..... that OP had a budget for either of those new (including a Tonearm), so I was thinking, if used, this model, a lot more for some more $.

maybe the difference is too much.

Neither.

Either

TT with a tonearm with removable headshell

or

No Tonearm, add arm with removable headshell

or

TT that allows a 2nd Tonearm, 

1st Tonearm: EASY Arm Height Adjustment

Just Listed:

advanced VPI, read about it’s upgrades, allows changeable arm wands if you want in the future

higher cost than you are considering, however, IMO a much better choice if the money can be found. divided by several years, the extra money is not as much as it seems, the higher quality/features begin on the 1st day

note: has anti-skate feature, many don’t