Complete vinyl system, TT to speakers, for $1500?

@lewm really good of you to help out! Partially based on my own experience, Fluance might be just the ticket. I have the Fluance RT85 outfitted with AT VM750SH cartidge and it's quite good. [Sold the stock Ortofon 2M Blue,  which is more than adequate in its own right.]

In terms of the young woman's wants, Fluance caters to just that market. They have several systems coming in well below her budget - with enough leftover to pick up some good vinyl. Not sure about shipping from Canada to Tokyo. Check these out: https://www.fluance.com/turntable-speaker-systems 

All the best!

Was thinking to help her choose equipment she can just buy in Tokyo.  I was in a major store several times, and I think I did see Fluance there.  I'll check out the availability in Japan.

There are Two Vendors based in Japan in the Links, in general used equipment is for sale.

It does look like a decent system can be presented as a option when selecting items from either Vendor ot both of the Vendors.  

https://www.fromjapan.co.jp/japan/en/item/search/%2Anull%2A/Al_10_Yh_N_N_N_0A00ja00_N/xclad10914

https://www.fromjapan.co.jp/japan/en/item/search/%2Anull%2A/Al_10_Yh_N_N_N_0A00ja00_N/yuasazidousya

I would think a decent vintage TT (JVC direct drive would be my choice) and cartridge + powered speakers and you still need to come up with a phono pre could be done for around that.  

lewm:

Just checked the price of a Rega Planer 1 Plus in Japan and it was well over 2X the asking price here (USA).

Yikes!

DeKay