Z phono or PP 2

Thanks guys. I just wanted to add that my funds have gone up for this project. I forgot I had a refund from my FSA coming my way in the next couple of days. I can go to $600 new or used. As always, i'm looking for sonics and high value.

Thanks guys. I'm new at this analog thing so bear with me. I found a used turntable in the local craigslist. The TT is nothing to rave about but it was in pristine condition. The table in question is a Yamaha YP 211. Now, I've done some research and they are not highly regarded but I didn't want to spend too much. I've been reading now for a couple of week and decided to get a decent phono stage because I feel that eventually I will upgrade the TT down the road. I hope that by getting a decent phono now that the TT is the only thing I need to upgrade down the road when I learn how to calibrate and do all the other analog stuff.

Update: I just pull the trigger on a Jasmine LP2.0 mk II.