Newbie Help

Look for a VPI, used with arm and cartridge that can be demo'd at picked up. Do no buy any turntable that you cannot pick up and have demo'd before you hand over the cash. Bring you own vinyl, that way you will know the music.

i would look at the sumiko pro-ject line. just for another option

Consider the following.

KAB modified Technics SL-1200MkII or SL-1210MkII with a Cardas rewired tonearm and the KAB fluid damper. $770.00
Be patent with KAB as it may take a few weeks for them to rewire test and ship out said unit but it is worth the wait.

Denon DL-160 H.O. moving coil cartridge $180.00

Cambridge Audio 640P phono preamp $250.00

VPI HW16.5 record cleaning machine: $640.00

Total: $1840.00..

IMO this would be a killer vinyl setup complete with all you need to get going on quality vinyl playback all for well under $2000.00

If you want to go another way, look on eBay for the higher end late 70's early 80's JAPAN INC. turntables. Japanese makers made some very nice units and ones which can give many a newer often high praised tables today a kick ass run for the money.

Hope that helps.

I am leaning towards the Scout, any suggestions where I can get a really good deal.