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I'd like to hear recommendations for Turntables under $5,000

I had a reconditioned Thorens TD-160 Super. I'd like to know from people who own them, What you recommend looking at? My focus is less than $3,000 but I'm in like with some of the old VPI Classics, Prime, Prime Signatures  which is why I say 3-5K in the title and am looking for recommendations on anything in this range? Make and model. 
jahatl513
invictus005
597 posts
 
SME Model 10
Michell Gyro SE

Best of the best at just about any price.
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snackeyp
455 posts
 
The Technics SL-1200GAE is very intriguing to me.  
I have an SME Model 20/2, which is very nice, but four times the cost of the Technics.  At $4K, with rave reviews, it's worth a look.  
Another good one is the Clearaudio Performance.  Great sounding TT!  I used to own one before the upgrade to the SME.  
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mattmiller
1,497 posts
 
I own a Thornes TD160 and the best cartridge I ever heard on it was a Grado Sonata Ref wood body ($650). If you want a table that will stay with you forever, I 2nd the J.A. Michell Gyro SE with Techno Arm it is a excellent sounding table. I purchased mine it was a demo paid $3K with arm and have never looked back :-)  Call Needledoctor.


Matt M
tzh21y
1,654 posts
 
The michell gyro se is a great table. The Technics 1200G is a great table.  The SME 10 is a great table, although more expensive.  Listen to the Michell and the 1200G as they are somewhat different in presentation, the 1200g is very accurate and not warm but pretty neutral, the Michell is a little warmer sounding if you like that sound.  I liked them both.  Dont forget the VPI Prime.
tzh21y
1,654 posts
 
invictus, have you ever put an SME V on your Michell?
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