I have been on the hunt for the best turntable I can buy. Any suggestions?

This thread has to be one of the most bizarre collections of people on different pages I have ever seen. Yet I keep following for humor :).

Yeah, it's either brilliant trolling or a gross misunderstanding of objectivity.

I have been on the hunt for the best turntable I can buy. Any suggestions?

Change the second "I" to "you" and the question stands alone. Leave out budget or ancillary information and it invokes a shade of solipsism.

There is absolutely no Best Of anything! 

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  Technics SL-1200mk7 current production. 
 Or if funds are available the 1200G as mentioned.

 There is no better turntable available. 
  Had mine since the mid 80’s, always turns on, not one bump, always plays when needed for over 35 years.    Every couple years, remove platter, remove spindle , wipe down, fresh synthetic oil, put back together. 
   No belts, no worries. They are a lifetime component!
ive added some small tweaks from KAB. 

  

You should have upgraded the stylus/cartridge for the SL10.  LP Gear has replacements.  SL10 owner here.
It is always funny when someone asks for advice hoping to confirm a decision that’s already been made.