What would be a good turntable/tonearm/cartridge

VPI Prime/Ortofon Winfield ...hardly get much better without piles of more money.

I agree with Stringreen:

"VPI Prime/Ortofon Winfield ...hardly get much better without piles of more money."

Except: there are many other great cartridges to chose from.

You can start with much cheaper ones, and move up, per your own budget, and, taste.

Beware: you must understand the "anal" in "analog"!

You have to listen critically, to many records, for long hours, and make very fine adjustments, for best results.

The reason I suggested the Winfield because it can be had for much less than asking price, and the performance is much more than asking price. Its really a steal.

Music Hall MMF5 or MMF7. Comes all set up with dustcover and cartridge. Plug and play. You will need a phono preamp, of course. The other thing I would add is a Herbies mat. But that's about it. Prices are about 800 and 1600 respectively. I don't think you can go wrong with either. When I got back into analog, I bought a MMF5 and it was very good for the money. Definitely reminded me of what analog was about.

Hi, guys. FYI, I have Sonus Faber Cremona speakers, and about a $2,ooo budget for this. Yes, I know that I will need a phono preamp. Thanks! -Steve