1. Technics 1200, swap arm for rega arm. A friend of mine swapped out the arm wand for Carbon fibre rod, this may not be practical for everyone and it took a lot of work but I with his rewire and tone arm I can confidently say it is the best 1200 I have ever heard.
2.VPI HW 19, many different models to chose from usually with an audioquest/Jelco arm on it. Very nice deck
3. If you are feeling cheap, vintage Thorens. But I have to say you are giving up a lot taking this route over the other 2 options. It comes with arm, and the deck has a very nice triangle suspension to it.
NOTE: As for the cart, it is hard to say without knowing if you want to go MC or MM. There is always High output MC also, which might be good if you are on a budget or want to avoid a step up device. I will not stir the discussion regarding which option is best, however you might want to look at the Benz Gliders, new or used in whatever configuration you like best. I think they will probably provide the best quality and technology if on a budget. I do not know of anyone putting together a hand made swiss product, with a micro contact diamond and boron cantilever at prices anywhere close to the cost of a benz new or used.
Well I hope that helps.
2.VPI HW 19, many different models to chose from usually with an audioquest/Jelco arm on it. Very nice deck
3. If you are feeling cheap, vintage Thorens. But I have to say you are giving up a lot taking this route over the other 2 options. It comes with arm, and the deck has a very nice triangle suspension to it.
NOTE: As for the cart, it is hard to say without knowing if you want to go MC or MM. There is always High output MC also, which might be good if you are on a budget or want to avoid a step up device. I will not stir the discussion regarding which option is best, however you might want to look at the Benz Gliders, new or used in whatever configuration you like best. I think they will probably provide the best quality and technology if on a budget. I do not know of anyone putting together a hand made swiss product, with a micro contact diamond and boron cantilever at prices anywhere close to the cost of a benz new or used.
Well I hope that helps.