What is the best vintage TT for new audiophile?

There are so many. Thorens, Technics, Denon mentioned by other posters are all good. I will also add Linn LP12 and Kenwood KD-500 or KD-550 (with arm).

Rega P2 or P3 or P25 depending on budget

Not sure what your price range is, but I'd look at a Well Tempered Classic if I was "only doing this once." Good luck with that delusional concept by the way. Heh heh.

I have 2 vintage tables acquired for very little money.
Sony Biotracer PS-X500, and a PS-X600. To me they are real keepers. They are complex in design but easy to set up and use. The PS-X600 I purchased from the original owner for $90 shipped to my door. I can not imagine doing much better for that price. These direct drive Sony tables were not nearly as popular as the Denon and Luxman types but were well made in the day and offer respectable performance with a good cart. Assuming you can find one outside of eBay you can usually get them much cheaper versus the Denon or Luxman tables. Depends on just how budget you want to go.

Kenwood KD-770D.
Denon DP-60L
Sony PS-8750
JVC QL-Y66F

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