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New TT for ~$1500

My birthday is coming up and I will be asking for a *new* TT. Budget is up to $1500, but preferably closer to $1k. I would be comfortable pitching in another few hundred $$$ for a good cartridge if I get a table without one. Was thinking:
Rega P3, maybe P6 if I really stretch the budget (that'd be over my $1500 mark)

MoFi StudioDeck
Clearaudio Concept (I have a lead on a lightly used one with low hours, bundled with an Artist V2 cart, but might make gift giving awk)

Pro-Ject X2 w/ Sumiko Moonstone

Any thoughts?

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elliottbnewcombjr
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I don't know about Pioneer's

very tempting pioneer, long 11-1/8" arm
one pivot, two arms: S and Straight (same easy VTA on the Fly as my Acos Lustre gst 801)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pioneer-PL-70L-ll-Turntable-in-Excellent-Working-Condition/333556643479?_trkparms=aid%3D1110001%26algo%3DSPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131231084308%26meid%3D09a316cf54ca477fa9ab3d59bbcc222e%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D10%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D193462140847%26itm%3D333556643479%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675&_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109

database info

https://audio-database.com/PIONEER-EXCLUSIVE/player/pl-70lii-e.html

note earlier model PL-70 needed a special tool to raise/lower the arm, if missing it could be improvised easily enough, but II definitely preferable.
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chakster
6,144 posts
 
Not sure why you're posting all these.
The OP already could buy some nice new turntable
elliottbnewcombjr
5,486 posts
 
technics linear tracking in Virginia, USA

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649591139-rare-technics-sl-m3-quartz-controlled-direct-drive-linear-tracking-turntable/
elliottbnewcombjr
5,486 posts
 
very clean JVC, seems like a good price, don't know that model

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649609918-amazing-minty-jvc-audiophile-turntable-unbelievable-sound-free-denon-moving-coil-cartridge/
luisma31
516 posts
 
@chakster you seem to know about turntables a thing or two, I have an SL-1210mk5, bought it used, and added a DL301II which was kind of complex to align and mount on the Technics headshell (at least for me) and I'm not entirely sure is properly installed, this is something I have to revisit but then I wondered if I should replace or mod the tonearm (which is Technics standard) add a tonearm cable, possibly balanced for my balanced preamp etc.

If you were in my case would you sell what I currently have and get a new SL1200G? or even a SL1200GR?The DL301II which is MC, should I get a MM cartridge instead?
I am a novice with turntables, I have an entirely digital rig (very good IMO) but I have the itch to start getting vinyl etc (currently have like 15 only and these are not very good)
Which would it be a good place to get "good mastered vinyl" Discog?
Thanks in advance

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