help choosing a turn table


good evening,

I will be purchasing my first turn table..  it will be for a second system using a Lyngdorf TDA 1120 combined with a pair of monitor audio gold 100 speakers .  Budget is preferably < 2k and ideally < $1,500..  music to be played is likely classic rock, 80 s music, maybe some alternative.. want detailed sound that is not fatiguing .. appreciate everyone’s input thanks 

rbgator94

I agree, congrats! When you get it up and running, let us know what you think.

I have a Rega P3. With the right phono stage, it's been a lot of fun for me - I love it. 

@rbgator94 congrats! Have fun with the new TT. You can always upgrade to whatever your budget will allow down the road. Or, you’ll have a blast with the Rega and be good to go! 

@OP, Rega or Technics are the safest choices. If you decide you don't stick with vinyl, they are pretty safe from a resale perspective. Both are good enough to listen to long term or to move up from if you decide you really like vinyl. However, if you don't have record collection, you do have to factor in the cost of the records, which can quickly exceed the cost of the turntable.