Cheap Turntable

Of course it makes sense to buy a turntable on ebay if you go collect it in person.

The Pro-ject 'tables have a good reputation. Some of the 80's belt drives (Ariston, Systemdek) are available cheap used. The Technics SL1200 direct drive offers great speed stability and can be fitted with a Rega arm.

Check out the "Building high end 'tables at Home Despot" thread for inspiration using an old Lenco and if you are comfortable doing tweaks yourself think about an old Thorens TD150/160/125.

Ccereda, have you heard the Clearaudio and did you like how it sounded? I would suggest you listen to it before committing to buy. I heard an Emotion/Satisfy an expensive Clearaudio MC cartridge (can't remember which one).

On Janis Ian records it sounded wonderfully detailed and revealing however on a more varied range of music it sounded overly bright and lacking in weight as if there was an uplift in the upper mid-band. So I would say that the Clearaudio would not be to everyone's taste so check it's yours.