chapsjon
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None of my currently owned turntables was more than several hundred dollars. My daily driver is a Technics SL-1200 MK3D that I paid 20,000 yen for, or about $180 with a great cart. I have the benefit of having lived in Japan where quality vintage gear is easily available. The Japanese tend to really take care of their stuff.
All of my turntables are vintage. I am unsure what to recommend that is new today at this price, as I don't have direct experience. I did have a VPI Nomad with upgraded platter that I bought new ($1500 table), but sold it to finance several vintage tables. It was a fine table, but I am not sorry as I now have been able to experience belt, DD, and rim drive. The sale also financed some great carts.
Vintage can be risky, but I have been fortunate. I think it takes much more than a new $500 TT to equal a $500 (or less) vintage table. I must add that not all vintage is equal. You probably need to look for a table that was several hundred dollars or more new, avoid "store brands," and do your research. The main thing is to find a table that has not been abused but rather cared for. For those willing to look, there are still some gems out there.
Every one of the tables I now own is equal or better than the VPI in my opinion.
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LR:Mini Torii+Wright WPP100 phono, CSP2+SE84UFO, Pioneer Exclusive M4, Accuphase E-303,Graham Slee Jazz Club, Technics SL-1200MK3D Grace F-8 & Nagaoka MP-110, Yamaha NS-1000M, KEF Reference 101, Sony SS-5050 BR: SE84C+, ZP1 phono, Decware 945 JVC QL-7 Shure V15
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