Best TT for the buck?

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.

Ok guys. I decided to go with a new TT. Im going to get a mmf 2.2 and eventually upgrade the cart, platter, and get a speedbox for it. It looks great too.

I agree with Orpheus, as he agreed with me. The OP has a limited budget, and seems pretty excited about getting an analog front end. At this point, he (she ?) should be more concerned about a pretty easy entry into "the vinyl world," without having to worry about the intricate details of setting up a used table/arm/pick-up. A brand new, easily priced system from Audio Advisor, Music Direct, NeedleDoctor, etc. will provide instant joy, minimal (if any) headaches and stress, and really good sound. I took this approach with my system, and had a reputable local dealer do all the work for me. My Rega P3-24/RB-301/Exact 2/TT-PSU front end was totally set, and all I had to do was bring it home, unpack it, and start enjoying the tunes. Easy.......

Hey Hipho ...... Your news about buying the MMF-2.2 came up as I was typing my previous post. CONGRATULATIONS !! Enjoy your new set-up, and now have fun with your LP's.

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Hiphopapotomus! that's a GREAT moniker btw I know where that's from
Flight of the Concords,,, pay attention your getting some good advise.
great choice in exploring analog

-braab