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Best phono player for newbie with good 2 ch system

I'm getting interested in phono but don't want to spend thousands! 

Right now my system consists of:

KEF r900
KEF r400b subs (3x)
Emotiva xpa-1 preamp w/phono
Parasound A21
Cambridge cxn v2 network streamer

What are some good "highish-end" options without breaking the bank? 
dtximages
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jtsnead
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Just got a Dr Feickert Blackbird and it is excellent. Had a SME10 prior and that was also good, before that I had/have SL1200GAE and it is a very good table but I wanted to do 2 tonearms which led me to the Blackbird
rsf507
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If you have a solid stand you can't go wrong with a Kuzma Stabi-S IMHO.
dtximages OP
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Thank you all.  Since this is new to me, I dont want to spend thousands.  I was looking at the Pro-Ject to dip my toe in the water as I accumulate albums... 
donvito
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What is your budget for table and cartridge?
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chakster
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Technics SL1200GR is the best option for you, something about $1800
And if it’s too much there is SL1200 mk7 cheaper.

Both are brand new Direct Drive turntables. Do not mix it up with an old SL1200mk2

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