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$2000 turntable system

Been putting it off long enough, but decided it’s time to bite the bullet and take the vinyl plunge. (mixed metaphor alert)
Don’t want to take my usual multiple expensive false steps. The learning curve here looks pretty steep, so I figured to ask you all for some advice. Thinking to spend $2K - 2.5K. Likely to pair it with my PrimaLuna Dialogue HP Integrated and Revel F206s. Might possibly set it up with my Classe SSP-800/ Classe CA5200/ Martin Logan Montis.
What I came up with after a couple of hours of research were:

Rega PL3 turntable $945
Rega TT PSU power supply $395
Rega Exact 2 MM cartridge $595
Parasound Zphono phono stage $199

Total: $2134

Was considering Vincent PHO 8 phono stage $299 and Dynavector 10x5 MC cartridge $650 as alternatives.

Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Leo


leotis
leotis OP
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Down the rabbit hole...
Didn't want to get carried away on first foray into vinyl, given uncertainty about rate of use. Turns out I prefer analog to digital source, so have dropped a few hunderd on LPs. (Don't want to add it up.) But seems I need a better phono stage now. Looking at Sutherland 20/20. And need speed controller. Looking at Phoenix Eagle with Roadrunner tachometer.
Those 2 improvements will cost more than original outlay. Fortunately with advice I got here I don't foresee a need to replace the Polytable or Hana cartridge anytime soon. So thanks again for the excellent advice.
Leo
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cleeds
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leotis
... need speed controller. Looking at Phoenix Eagle with Roadrunner tachometer ...
You might want to reconsider the Phoenix. The word is that the company is going out of business at the end of the year.
leotis OP
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Bummer.
What other product does on the fly automatic speed adjustment?
Best I can tell just dropping the needle slows the rotation by 0.1 RPM.
Seems like continuous automatic adjustment would be a plus.
Thanks for tip. Might just get one anyway.
leotis OP
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Guess it's true.
Kinda strange given just reviewed in TAS in August.
Got one anyway.
Seems to have unique capabilities.
Just hope it holds up.

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