entry level turntable

Is the VPI Traveler being sourced in China?

Do you have a phono preamp or phono input?

Rega RP 1 with performance package which comes with upgraded cartridge, belt & mat. If you buy pre-installed it is cheaper. All I will say is believe all the good things you hear about this TT!

P.S. - Don't judge at least till 100 hrs burnin (as with most). Big change.

The VPI is made in USA (New Jersey). There is only the cuing device that is made in Asia..(this is what I was told).

Here's a different approach: the Audio Technica AT-PL120 USB DD turntable with LPGear enhancements. It even has 78 rpm, and speeds are changed by a switch, rather than removing the platter and changing the belt position. The LPGear mods include a better mat and a Nagoaka cartridge.

PLUS! this TT has a built-in (but bypassable) phono preamp and A/D converter for ripping LPs to digital. The Tone Report's review of the pre-USB version of this turntable was pretty complimentary, especially considering the price. It's in Issue 11 under Dorgay's article, "Budget Gear."

Even if you move on, $300 bucks isn't much, and it could be handy to keep around for playing 78's.