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What's the best buy for 2nd hand at 200 USD?

Hello there experienced hifi-dinosaurs. I am a student with limited funds and a love of vinyl, and I'm looking to replace my old sony turntable. In case it matters, I own a marantz receiver, i think it's a NR1403, and Boston BA25 bookshelf speakers. I want to try and make my collection of 70s records sound good without paying too much for a lack of knowledge. Any advice would be very much appreciated.
savoytruffle
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phasecorrect
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Really nowhere to go...AT LP 120 with usb, software, decent cart, built in phono amp, etc....is 200 delivered with warranty...I wouldnt bother with buying a used table...unless local...
schubert
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Yesterday I took a pre in for work at a major US audio designers place of business. One of the top of the line Salk speakers were playing, very natural sound, his source was vinyl, the TT a Sony PS-X5 .
savoytruffle OP
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thanks for all your advice, it was very useful. I ended up buying a Technics SL 1410 semi-automatic direct drive for 160 euros (212 USD) which appears to be in very good condition. Is this a good buy??? What do you guys think of this series of technics turntables?

@Dougdeacon, I was mistaken about the series nr of my marantz receiver, which does actually have a phono input.
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