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turntable recommendations under $1500

Any suggestions.I have owned an LP12(Linn)and didn't like the plumb sound,so am looking for something better--more detail,nuetrality,dynamics,bass etc. etc.What do the vinyl veterans say?Rest of system is Zanden dac,Esoteric trans.,First Sound pre,Cello Duet 350,and 3way floorstanders(local made)Unfortunately can't "over invest" in vinyl--but want something that will hold its own with the digital rig.Not asking too much for the $ am I?
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tpsonic
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A used Nottingham Space Deck and arm.Upgrade the arm when funds are available.{Horizon is hun prone until SE model}.
harhau
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I'll add to flyingred's suggestion. You should consider a modified Technics SL-1200mkX. I have an old SL-1200mk2 to which I have added the tonearm fluid damper from KAB. The damper improved tracking with my Denon DL-160 cart which really has an audible effect in loud orchestral passages for instance. www.kabusa.com sells various mod kits (including an external beefed up power supply) for the Technics and also fully modified turntables.
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marakanetz
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Harhau,
I've seen a number of members having SL1200 setup from KAB and until I had a chance to play with it (in recording studio headphone setup) I didn't realize how good this one is. A truely worth to think about it!
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