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Best turntable setup for under $300

Dipping my toes in the vinyl world with a relatively limited budget. Any good suggestions on something that won't break a grad student bank?

I'm not ready for a true audiophile setup, just want something that sounds good and won't destroy my records. My knowledge of analog is very limited at the present time...\

Many thanks AG members!
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vernneal
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get a cherry AR manual and SHURE V15 hard to beat
I just picked both up for $70
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jetter
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Don't buy any gear off eBay, its too risky. A month ago I purchased a Dynaco ST-70 on eBay from an individual that regularly sells modified ST-70s here on Agon. He described in great detail in the ad that the unit was in totally excellent condition. It came with switches broken (no parts in box), wiring that was not correctly soldered or not soldered at all, and a quad of new EL34's of different brands. I guess he puts his bad units on eBay so he can hide behind the eBay curtain and he refuses to answer emails. Haven't received it back from the repair shop yet.
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jetter
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Tvad, I hear you. I purchased some fine Museatex equipment off eBay from John Wright, way back when, what a gentleman.
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