My 2 cents here.
I'd easily recommend that you go to KAB USA, Order one of the Technics SL-1200 variants of turntables Kevin offers. You then can select from a list of additional products he has for said turntables. One can setup a complete kitted out SL-1200 for about $1000 US.
As for phono preamps, LOTS ti choose from, cheap or expensive. The straight forward and nicely priced Cambridge Audio 640p is a nice unit to look at.
Another alternative is a good vintage turntable off Audiogon or eBay. Higher end top decks from the Made in Japan makers of the late 70's and early 80s' may get you setup well. Of course being vintage you have no warranty.
I'd easily recommend that you go to KAB USA, Order one of the Technics SL-1200 variants of turntables Kevin offers. You then can select from a list of additional products he has for said turntables. One can setup a complete kitted out SL-1200 for about $1000 US.
As for phono preamps, LOTS ti choose from, cheap or expensive. The straight forward and nicely priced Cambridge Audio 640p is a nice unit to look at.
Another alternative is a good vintage turntable off Audiogon or eBay. Higher end top decks from the Made in Japan makers of the late 70's and early 80s' may get you setup well. Of course being vintage you have no warranty.