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Entry level turntable for my son

Hello all, 
My 16 year old has the same audio sickness as me. He recently approached me about acquiring a turntable for his system. Any recommendations on the entry level stuff from Rega, project, music hall, etc? Should I stick with the newer stuff or look for an older model like a Planar 3 or a MMF-5? I still use my Linn LP 12,  but I hear the newer ones out there have some nice new features the older entry level stuff didn’t. I don’t think he will be looking to do any modifications in the near future, he just wants to spin some vinyl. 
Thanks in advance!
skipper320
totem395
390 posts
 
Noting recent medical advances and cure's for various
maladies, I'd have to second or third the recommendation
for a DD Technics of some sort.

Would make a great stepping stone if the illness is terminal. 

johnto
1,041 posts
 
Check out U- Turn audio very affordable and American made with great reviews. The company was started a few years ago by some high school students.
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bubba12
458 posts
 
The Project Carbon Debut is great and easy. Highly recommended.
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16f4
1,063 posts
 
I have two nieces who independently chose the U-Turn Orbit turntable. Both are very happy with it.  
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oldschool1948
507 posts
 
+1 on used Technics 1200 or, if you can find one, the 1600.  I've had an SL-1600MKII for 35 years and it is still going strong.
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