Bang for buck turntable?

Hi,

Good advice above, here's another thought fwiw ........

Plug and play transcription deck with xlr preamp built in - sounds like an EMT 950 would fit the bill, although I don't know if 3K would buy it. Hiring could be an option.

Regards

Digital media is much more durable.

Do you know anyone I could hire?

I wasn't really thinking of a professional copying service. There may not be any, partly for the reasons you mentioned before.

I was thinking of some nearby audiophile with a decent rig, willing to make copies for a reasonable fee. You might ask on Vinyl Asylum. Copying to digital is something several members do there regularly. Search for posts by John Elison. He's the acknowledged expert. They may even have DIY solutions that would fit your needs and budget.

Dear Dnewhous: I can do it.

Regrads and enjoy the music.
Raul.