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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
5,353 posts
 
pioneer, fully automatic, OR, fully manual, hmmmm

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pioneer-PL-530-Vintage-Direct-Drive-Turntable-Fully-Serviced-Works-Well/224015961788?hash=item3428644ebc:g:GGwAAOSwXQRew-Xo

https://www.vinylengine.com/library/pioneer/pl-530.shtml
elliottbnewcombjr
5,353 posts
 
here's an inexpensive start, $375. delivered

Pioneer Direct Drive, wood deck, separate arm for anti-static roller and dust brush

https://www.ebay.com/itm/PIONEER-PL-1250-Stereo-record-player-Direct-drive-type-Includes-instructions/193474325293?_trkparms=aid%3D1110002%26algo%3DSPLICE.SOI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20190711095549%26meid%3D4a566d5fc9414414b5b5ed6d6c1ae6a7%26pid%3D100047%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D193474324926%26itm%3D193474325293%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSellersOtherItemsV2%26brand%3DPioneer&_trksid=p2047675.c100047.m2108
elliottbnewcombjr
5,353 posts
 
good looking custom wood deck, Pioneer belt drive, inexpensive 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/PIONEER-PL-514-TURNTABLE-CUSTOM-RESTORATION-MAHOGANY-WOOD-FULLY-SERVICED-/124193785757?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10
elliottbnewcombjr
5,353 posts
 
are these Pioneer's real wood veneer, or vinyl wrap photo of wood?

https://www.ebay.com/i/124196466431?_trksid=p1.c100423.m3621&_trkparms=aid%3D1110001%26algo%3DSPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20150526101643%26meid%3D287272e6a25a4dada74788acbdb45e93%26pid%3D100423%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26mehot%3Dnone%26b%3D1%26sd%3D224015961788%26itm%3D124196466431%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D1%26algv%3DDefault&ul_noapp=true

and, the Pioneer plinths, are they special layered construction like the Denon's and JVC's, or just ....?
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