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Best TT for the buck?

Hello everyone, This is my first post on the website as i have just become a member. I am fairly new to hifi audio and want to get a turntable. I want the audio quality to be very good, considering my price range that is and i am not opposed at all to going the used route and may even prefer it. My budget will be no more that 600 and trying to keep that to 500. All opinions are appreciated!
Thanks for any advice or help in advance. Ive already lost several hours on the website. its very addictive
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adam18
670 posts
 
Rega RP-1, $445 brand new and all set up with an Ortofon cartridge, from Audio Advisor. Great entry level table, without any worries about the quality/reliability and/or shipping issues of a used table. Learn to love vinyl, then eventually upgrade the cartridge. Have fun, and enjoy our wonderful hobby ! Happy Listening.
hiphopapotomas OP
9 posts
 
Hiding = hifi
hiphopapotomas OP
9 posts
 
Im really leaning toward that Denon DP-790. Do yall feel like that is a good idea? will i encounter any problems with it or will it sound bad? The guy wants 275 for it, cart and all. Is this a fair price?
pmburnett
58 posts
 
I would go with the Pro-ject Debut III. You should be able to get it delivered for around $350 from NeedleDoctor. No worries; just take it out of the box, take out 2 transport screws, put on the belt, put on the counterweight and adjust, attach the anti-skate weight, put on the platter and mat, and finally put on a record and enjoy.

It's really that easy. It takes less than 5 minutes.

PMB
hiphopapotomas OP
9 posts
 
Ive heard bad things from people about the debut III and i am trying to avoid it. For one it has no VTA and has a good bit of wow and flutter. I recently found an oracle alexandria for around 500 bucks but the clamp is broken. does this sound like a good deal?
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