Direct drive, cart and phono for under $750. Possible?

For a friend not me. I've got a Luxman PD444, Victor TT101 and Technics 1200 GR with crazy vintage cart museum. I've got a buddy wanting to wet his feet in analog. Suggestions appreciated. Thanks!
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knollbrent11-19-2020 10:12pm

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dtrandall Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 43 posts 11-20-2020 at 05:01am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete maybe something like this? used technics SL series turntable $400-$450 Audio Technica ATVM95ML microline cartridge $170. phono preamp - schiit mani $130, ifi zen phono $150, hagerman bugle 3 $180
roberjerman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,319 posts 11-20-2020 at 04:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete +1 dtrandall! Can't go wrong with a used SL1200 in good shape plus a cheap phono stage!
roberjerman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,319 posts 11-20-2020 at 04:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Better yet for the same cost would be an Empire belt-drive. I have four different models in my TT collection!
roberjerman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,319 posts 11-20-2020 at 04:48pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete And only one SL1200!
roberjerman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,319 posts 11-20-2020 at 04:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Empires are sonically better - and look way cooler!

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