Bang for the Buck


In the market for a turntable that won't break the bank and a cartridge that will be a pairing made in heaven.
     Open to suggestions.
watcher1
Not only ancillary, but a lot also depends on what you'll be using it with.
When I wanted to add a NEW TT to my collection of vintage TTs I chose the Pioneer PLX1000 ($700) along with the Denon 103R mc cartridge ($300). Listening has verified that this is an excellent combination! I'm using a Denon step up transformer into the RGR 4 preamp. Noise-free and dynamic music!
The PLX1000's build quality is as good as the several-times more-costly Technics. And it comes with an audiophile-quality IC!