I was going to suggest a Rega 25 TT, but maybe you're jaded on Rega. But do you have good vibration control? The lack will wipe out big quality differences between turntables. I recently changed from a $550 retail air bladder-plus-roller bearing platform to a Neuance Shelf, and got a major improvement. I consider Neuance Shelves to be one of audio's biggest bargains, currently at $175 for the latest model.
