Turntable options

Ortofon has a very good page on the subject of cartridge-tonearm resonance.

Does it have to be new and current gear? If not, there are other options to consider. I found my analog peace of mind with a vintage Micro RX-1500G table + CU-180 copper mat with Fidelity Research FR-64s tonearm and FR-7fz MC cartridge, total market value around €8000.

This set up has ended my search for a 'final' turntable, after going through a whole sequence of 'modern' tables, none of which truly convinced me. These included Clearaudio Master Solution with magnetic bearing and Synchro power unit, SME 10 and TW Acustic Raven GT SE with Black Night feet & motor controller.

It took a leap of faith as well as some courage (for me at least) going down the vintage road, but I haven't regretted it for one moment. It's hard to believe that 35+ year gear can compete with similar or higher priced 'high end' current designs. But every time I sit down and listen there's just no denying.

You said all insights and options are welcome, so perhaps this is something to consider?

@edgewear-Right on! There are some vintage tables that I would take in a heartbeat, including some of the Micro-Seiki.
@sleepwalker65- the DD (a good one) will be a revelation. I bought an SP-10 new back in the day, back burned it for years, and only recently had Bill Thalmann restore it, do the Krebs mods, etc. Awaiting an arm. I’m looking forward to hearing it again. (Sadly not a Mkii or iii, I was an early adopter, but even so, a great table). Love the later ones, those big Denon, etc.

I chose vintage Technics direct drive with my SL-1700mk2. I restored it and upgraded the interconnects and feet. For a turntable of any age, let alone 40 years old, its performance is top-drawer. Cost to me was about $1500 all in, with a Audio-Technica VM540ML in the headshell with NOS platter mat and KAB litz tonearm wire and damper.