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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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orpheus10
8,668 posts
 
I'll second Adam18, there is absolutely no way you should buy used if you're new. I recently discovered that my cartridge azimuth was a fraction off, that fraction deprived me of a $1000. worth of sound. If you decide to buy used, you will first have to go to TT college.
ballywho
134 posts
 
I used to suggest a Technics SL-1210 MkII, but...

My brother in law got a Marantz TT-15S1 recently, and for what he paid (used) I would say it's got one serious bang-for-the-buck factor.
lewm
13,174 posts
 
Orpheus, Please describe to me how buying a new turntable rather than a used one will spare the OP from possible need to adjust azimuth?
orpheus10
8,668 posts
 
A TT from Audio Advisor will include a cartridge set up by professionals. He will be able to enjoy music while he goes to TT college on the internet.
orpheus10
8,668 posts
 
So many of these suggestions totally disregard the minutiae involved in getting good sound out of a rig. Cartridge, tonearm, TT compatibility; not to mention the precision that must be involved in cartridge setup. This makes me wonder whether or not everyone is getting the most out of their rigs.
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