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Help me make a decision! Turntable overload

I have it narrowed down to the following TT's:

Rega P2 (Or maybe RP3?)
Onkyo CP 1050
Pioneer PLX 1000

I have the Pro-Ject Tube Box DS ready to rock!  
I have no problem upgrading carts - Have my eye on the Ortofon Bronze.  

Thinking my budget for the TT is $700...  I know the TT's listed are all slightly different animals, I'm all over the place, I know...  

aqueousaris
mickeyb
574 posts
 
Ortofon Black. 
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tomic601
12,911 posts
 
Black or Bronze but setup is hyper critical
skills, tools, test records, ears....
only one is self proclaimed 
aqueousaris OP
41 posts
 
Wow that Black is spendy! Is it really that difficult to setup? I skimmed through a few threads and it sounds hit or miss - all coming down to proper setup.  I only plan to buy NEW 180 gram records and take very good care of them so that should help with some of the surface noise issues - but I'm still unsure.  Its been fun collecting, already up to 37 albums and I don't even have a TT!  :0

I have no experience in this arena. I’m a handy guy, but maybe I should start out with the Bronze...

Appreciate the help everyone - keep it coming please. I’m a sponge!
last_lemming
638 posts
 
 Setting up any cartridge is critical they should all be set up with the same care and effort. 

That being said it’s not very difficult it’s just about making sure you are thorough and take your time. 
aqueousaris OP
41 posts
 
That being said it’s not very difficult it’s just about making sure you are thorough and take your time.

Okay I'm back in!  I'm methodical and thorough, and a researcher - drives my wife nuts because it takes me forever to make decisions lol.

If I were to get an ortofon bronze or black, I need the whole Pnp assembly right?  something like this:  https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ortofon-2M-Bronze-PnP-MM-Moving-Magnet-Cartridge-incl-Stylus/232904358573

Also, would the Black have a longer lifespan over the Bronze, being a diamond and all...?
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