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TT suggestions for a newbie.

Hi All,
I recently inherited a large collection of Rock/Jazz albums from my dad and, in the meantime, came across a large lot of vinyl I bought in the 80s. I completely forgot about them and got really pumped thinking back to those days. Everything seemed to sound so much better then. Maybe it was better or I am just basking in the glow of my memories.

Regardless, I want to purchase a TT. I've scoured the web for info and, needless to say, I am staggered by the amount of data. The more forums and reviews I read the more I am confused. I know I want to by a nice, quiet, entry level model, made of solid parts. But of course, as with all newbies, I am on a budget. I don't have a preamp and the most I want to spend is $700, maybe at most $1000. I'd like have a model that has the capability for the tonearm to lift after a side is done playing, to reduce needle wear and tear. However, this is not a deal killer. I know the Thorens Turntable: TD 295 MkIV has that feature. But a review on here bashed that to bits saying it was a pro-ject with the Thorens name. I also like the Music Hall MMF 5.1. What entry level model is the best bang for the buck? Do I need a preamp? Suggestions can exclude the models I previously mentioned. I'd really appreciate your two cents.
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t_bone
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You say that you do not have a preamp. If you tell us what you do have in your system, we can try to fit together what you would need in order to make it all work.

As for auto-return or auto-lift at the end of the record, that was a common feature of many tables, entry level to top-of-the-line, made in the late 1970s through the mid 1980s.

Personally, I think an older or used TT would work fine, along with a bunch of reading on how to set it up. If you eventually need help setting up your TT, a quick post asking for help either on Audiogon or on Audioasylum.com's Vinyl Asylum may get you help from someone in your neighborhood.
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