Here are some links to sites about turntables that have information that should be helpful to you:
1. http://stereos.about.com/od/gtgtturntables/
2. http://www.turntable-kits.com/record-player-information.htm
3. http://www.theanalogdept.com/
4. http://www.laventure.net/tourist/good_sound.htm
5. http://audiotools.com/lp.html
I also suggest you buy a copy of Robert Harley's book, "The Complete Guide to High-End Audio". It has a very good section on turntables, cartridges, and things analog. You can buy the book from Amazon.com, and it's well worth the modest price. Here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0964084961/qid=1128797178/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-0577590-7062562?v=glance&s=books
1. http://stereos.about.com/od/gtgtturntables/
2. http://www.turntable-kits.com/record-player-information.htm
3. http://www.theanalogdept.com/
4. http://www.laventure.net/tourist/good_sound.htm
5. http://audiotools.com/lp.html
I also suggest you buy a copy of Robert Harley's book, "The Complete Guide to High-End Audio". It has a very good section on turntables, cartridges, and things analog. You can buy the book from Amazon.com, and it's well worth the modest price. Here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0964084961/qid=1128797178/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-0577590-7062562?v=glance&s=books