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$2000 turntable system

Been putting it off long enough, but decided it’s time to bite the bullet and take the vinyl plunge. (mixed metaphor alert)
Don’t want to take my usual multiple expensive false steps. The learning curve here looks pretty steep, so I figured to ask you all for some advice. Thinking to spend $2K - 2.5K. Likely to pair it with my PrimaLuna Dialogue HP Integrated and Revel F206s. Might possibly set it up with my Classe SSP-800/ Classe CA5200/ Martin Logan Montis.
What I came up with after a couple of hours of research were:

Rega PL3 turntable $945
Rega TT PSU power supply $395
Rega Exact 2 MM cartridge $595
Parasound Zphono phono stage $199

Total: $2134

Was considering Vincent PHO 8 phono stage $299 and Dynavector 10x5 MC cartridge $650 as alternatives.

Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Leo


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paraneer
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Rega PL3 turntable $945
Rega TT PSU power supply $395
Rega Exact 2 MM cartridge $595
Parasound Zphono phono stage $199
Total: $2134
Was considering Vincent PHO 8 phono stage $299 and Dynavector 10x5 MC cartridge $650 as alternatives.
Any suggestions?
Yeah, get the DV 10X5 and especially the Vincent PHO 8 instead.  Much better cartridge and phono stage that what you originally listed above.

Never underestimate the phono stage when setting up an analog front end.  Good luck brother.
leotis OP
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Looks like the GEM Polytable uses the Jelco SA-250 tonearm but can upgrade to the SA 750-D for $200. Gonna take a hard look at it.
You guys have given me pile of homework. Much Appreciated!
leotis OP
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 And TAS 2015 Product of the Year for  GEM Polytable is definitely a significant recommendation.
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oleschool
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I have a thread on remasters op .. "why do i torture myself with remasters "  
i had a vpi hw19 if it wasnt a 4 i would opt for a scout . But your budget is going up .. as for viynl most truely mint rock is 15-30 bks . Shoot for Japanese pressing when you can . I stay away from remasters whenever possible 90% of the time 
leotis OP
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Contacted George at GEM. Ordering the PolyTable with the Jelco SA 750-D.
he suggested the Hana EL cartridge. Plan to go with the Vincent PHO 8 of which he also approved. Will probably get his digital power supply later on.
Thanks for all the great info.
Almost feels like cheating.
Buying gear and then replacing it in short order is more my usual MO.

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