Vinyl collection, now what?

Get a GOOD turntable and cartridge (Pioneer PLX1000 and Grado) plus a Schiit Mani phono stage. Far more enjoyable than listening to digital copies!

Roberjerman +1

Appreciate the responses!
I am perhaps an intermediate newbie to audio.
But a rank beginner with vinyl.

@mid40sguy - I have been wanting to get into vinyl for a while. But haven’t gotten around to looking into turntables.
The record collection I’ve been given has really stoked my interest.
Just can’t stop thinking about getting a turntable, especially after my uncle played tracks on the record, then the same tracks on CD.

The difference was very noticeable to me. I kept wanting to hear more records while I was there.

My uncle still has records and is using his turntable.

@ Roberjerman  - I will take a look at the Pioneer PLX1000 and Grado offerings.

@fuzztone - Your response has addressed my "how expensive" question. Thanks!

Seems like 2-3k for a decent turntable is what I should be looking at.

Would my upstream gear (tube vs SS) have anything to do with turntable selection?

I am considering a Clearaudio Concept.

It is not possible to go listen to gear for me right now so any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

@hleeid  $2-3K for a turntable with decent cartridge is indeed a good place to start.  If you can add $500-1000 for a good preamp as well you'll be hearing that music as it was meant.
That's where I STARTED, LOL.  I love the vinyl sound so much I've upgraded my gear several times now.  Enjoy the new trip.

@snackeyp  - I have a Bryston BP26 preamp.  Would this be ok?