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THE BEST $2000 TURNTABLE - NEW OR USED ??????

I'm looking to replace my old MMF-7.
Budget $2000 new or used.
Also matching phonostage.
Budget up to $800 new or used.
Don't forget about a matching cartridge.
Music Hall 7 is my first turntable so I'm not really experience in that field.
There are a lot of choices out there - help me choose the best candidate for the money.
Thanks !
mrjstark
dgarretson
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http://www.btinternet.com/~a.d.richarson/hifi/lenco/lenco_land.html

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/maddogmcq/myart/lencoheaven/index.htm

http://www.sixmoons.com/audioreviews/lenco/lenco.html

http://www.progressive-engineering.com/table_whole3.htm

MrJ: These sites should point the way. Also, Mike Paschetto at Progressive Engineering does a nice job with refurb Garrards. Dave
mrjstark OP
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Thanks "D" !!!
I will check those out righ now.
mrjstark OP
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Hagerman Cornet phonostage. Any owners. Opinions. It looks like a really nice piece. I LOVE TUBES - JUST CAN'T HELP IT.
Sorry.
mrjstark OP
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Looks like I will go with LENCO 75. About to close the deal for NOS Lenco75 ( It supposed to be in brad new shape, never used. It should arrive in a week or two). I plan to build plinth my self add Denon 103R cartridge and Advanced Analog MG-1 Linear Arm Tonearm.

Thank to all who help me crystalize my decision.

Happy listening !!!
dgarretson
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You may be in for a treat. I was just talking with a fellow whose Jean Natais-replinthed Lenco kicked a $5K Nottingham Hyperspace out of bed.
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