Best Turntable/Cartridge on a Buget?

Rega for Rock, and Thorens for rest, with Ortofon MC 25 FL. (MC if aplicable).You wont make a mistake if you you go ether way.

I just bought a Planar25 with regarb600 arm and rega exact cart. It is the best $ i have spent in a long time.I dont listen to cd's much at all anymore. If you have any kind of system and at least 1 good ear youll agree. I wouldnt hesitate to buy anything made by Rega. Good luck

Rega #25. Great buy for the money. Try a Grado Reference Platinum. I use with more expensive Grado Reference ($1200) and sound is fantastic. Frankly I believe better than my upgraded Linn which I used to love.

VPI HW-19 JR, HANDS DOWN... Audioquest arm, Sumiko Blue Point Special cartridge. Then get a Benz Glider cartridge in a year or two.

Rega or VPI. But if you're in to classical don't use the Rega cartridge. Switch to Grado Reference (or Blue point Special if you don't mind a slight glare in the high end).