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Best turntable under $2000

I have been thinking about Rega Planar 6 with a cartridge (1995$). Are there any other models that are as good or better, that I should look out for under this budget? 
I currently have a Rega P2. The sound is good but I don't get a very good separation of vocals and instruments and also the detailing is not as resolving as I would like it to be.

Thanks.
neo_the_one
neo_the_one OP
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@stevecham I was thinking about the VPI prime scout, but not sure about the cartridge. I will have to increase my budget here.

Then I also looked at vpi-super-prime-scout -https://www.upscaleaudio.com/collections/vpi/products/vpi-super-prime-scout . I am wondering if the VPI-super-prime-scout is worth the extra money?
neo_the_one OP
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@avanti1960, so for a VPI it would make sense to buy from a dealer who does the alignment?
soundwatts
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The super prime scout is definitely worth the extra money. The vta tower alone is a 1200 dollar upgrade and the platter is a 1000 dollar upgrade. Had one and it sounded superb 
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knollbrent
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My vote goes to the Luxman 444 and the Technics 1200 GR. GR will come equipped with a decent arm that allows for easy switching of headshells. Luxman will give you the opportunity to use two arms!

@Neo the GR comes with the plastic overhang gauge to align the cart. Super table built for dummies like me. 
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chakster
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It's so nice that we have Brenk who will be able to compare new Technics SL1200 GR to the Luxman PD-444 with various vintage tonearms. I'm looking forward to read more comments about it ASAP 

PD-444 is my favorite turntable 
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