Next step in Turntable

Gents;

Now, we are going in the direction I had hoped!

Definitive choices , not theory and should be , or according to another !

I love the latest posts :  

yes, my Budget is that , $10-15k 

The best systems I have heard , and listened to extensively
    Go from $25-$45k. They have all the good stuff
    The big question for me is “ can you get there” for $10k…….

But, My priorities are much more conservative 

Jeff

There are so many ways to approach this! Have you thought of an ultrasonic record cleaner? If the budget can bear it, how about an Ultrasonic record cleaner, which could be put together relatively cost-effectively with a system from CleanerVinyl, and an upgraded turntable in the 3 to 5K range? I won't mention any example TT's here because that is sure to put some people off. Every analog head has their favorites! I'm sure you can figure that out with a few critical listening auditions under controlled conditions.

+1 @tablejockey
Assuming $10k budget, Rega P10 plus their tonearm is a great choice. A used VPI like the HW40 or Avenger or the Brinkmann Bardo would also be great options. I purchased a used VPI Avenger rim drive with 2 arms for $8.5k.

Hana offers great price-performance value. But once you get to this level of turntable+tonearm performance you can hear/resolve differences between different cartridges significantly better - you may want to do a cartridge upgrade.

The $2.5k PS Audio Stellar Phono Preamplifier is a newer design that garnered many positive reviews and is somewhat a bargain at it’s price point.

Tablejocky:

I keep hearing of Brinkman Bardo from this string 
Im going to take a look at it ? DIrect Drive?

What it is sound signature compared to others ?

what arm goes best with it ?

seem like a reasonable deal 

Jeff

I have a Bardo w the upgraded SS power supply, Triplaner arm, Lyra Delos into a Herron. Importantly TT is on a HRS base engineered for it. You can see pics of that system in my virtual systems page, Casa Pacifica.
Neutral, musical, listen for hours.. 
as I said Brinkmann also builds a very fine tonearm…

somebody above gave you excellent advice on Well Tempered Amadeus, super musical. Not sure Basis makes something in your $ range, but they are excellent.

have fun