Best TT for the buck?

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

Adam18, your rig is equal to rigs costing much more.

I was wondering if anyone else was getting the Flight of the Concords reference. Love this thread because each time I read it, I hear the little bit about "my rhymes are bottomless...." and the associated irony of the pregnant pause in my head.

Hipho, sounds like you made a good decision. I think you will enjoy it very much. I know that I am in the same boat, and my eyes are really being opened up to the virtues of vinyl. I have no dealer in my area to assist with tt setup, but the guys at Needledoctor were very helpful in making sure that I ended up with a plug and play setup (and with a cartridge that was a good match.

Cheers,

PMB