2000 for turntable and arm.....


I have a budget of $2000 for a used turntable and arm, I would prefer one that soundstages well and has some speed and clarity. Any suggestions? Is it true that the VPI Aries is finicky? Thanks......
mythtrip
I stay with my Michell Gyro SE/Incognito RB300. A great combo for $2000 but you'll probably have to search for used to fit into the budget. Hook it up with Benz Glider that have literally any suitable output for any descent phono stage and finally tweak it with Walker Discs(3) that are parts of a Valid Points. This is my setup except I use Lyra Helikon right now instead of Glider. It plays any type of music. It's best with instrumental jazz and sophisticated electronics.
Nottingham Interspace with Dynavector 20X-H would be my recommendation. That's almost exactly $2k and we sell the setup pretty steadily. I don't think you can do better for the money.
As with Twl, everyone knows what I will say. Assuming you've additional budget for the cartridge (you've said TT and arm), I'd throw a few more quid in the Symphony Sound ante and get a Spacedeck with Spacearm (used) and be happy for many, many years.