Turntable recommendation for under 6k

Is this your first turntable?

It doesn't look like first TT from the post content view.

I'm fan of suspended turntables such as Michel Orbe($3...4k used)/Wilson Act arm($1k used)/Lyra Delos($1k used or earlier version Lyra Argo). Oracle Delphi with same mentioned arm/cartridge may have similar sound qualities.

I would look for a used SME 10 at about $5K and spend the rest on a cartridge. Maybe a Shelter or an Ortofon.

Hi go for one of the SOTA turntabels, from Star and up, they are great. Playing at a very high level compared to the price.

I have had severals and you get a superb support too.

Put a Mörch DP6 on it and because of the possibillity to change the armtubes ist a very versaile combination.
Cartridge must be put in context with your prefferance and the rest of the system.

Easy to live with, very musical and runs for ever.

regards Thastum

I'm a huge fan of my Townshend Rock 7.