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Best TT and cartridge combo used under $1500?

Please name your best vinyl recommendations on a budget constraint of $1500. Table, arm, and cartridge. Used market, in order to maximize sound yet accommodate the budget.

I've had a Marantz TT15S1 with a Benz Wood SH that I'd assembled used for $1400. They've now sold. I'm hoping to push the envelope a bit more without spending an arm and a leg.

Come on, I know you savvy used market buyers know of some absolute steals in this price range. Or do I give this board too much credit?
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grinnell
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VPI HW-19 mkIV with Jelco 250st and Shure V15Vxmr
bpoletti
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I agree with the system described by Grinnell. As an alternative to the V15, depending on the rest of the system, an AT-OC9MLII (if the preamp can handle the low output) or an AT-150MLX if the system not capable of handling mc carts.
grinnell
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it gives you money to spare to buy a Seduction or Cornet II phono stage :)
daverz
487 posts
 
You might be able to find a Gyro SE with arm for about that.
daverz
487 posts
 
Interesting that AT cartridges came up. I"m still mourning the discontinuation of the AT33PTG model. The AT33EV seems to be the replacement, but with a "nude elliptical" instead of line contact stylus.

http://www.jr.com/audio-technica/pe/AT_AT33EV/
http://www.soundstage.com/equipment/audiotechnica_at33ev.htm

I never could get the high end of the AT-150mlx to settle in. I think my preference would be for an MC if you have the equipment for it.
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