Turntable Advice

thanks all for the advice.  I will start my search!

ok, I am going to save up a bit more and good for a turntable and cartridge in the $1000 to $1300 range.  Think I should be able to find a good long term piece of equipment to enjoy
thanks for all the input and help
Kent

Ok, getting down to decisions....Here are my choices...
I can get a new VPI Original Scout Turntable with Blue Point 2 for about $1900 out the door.
ProJect Experience Basic with Blue Point 2 for $950
ProJect RPM 5 Carbon Turntable with Blue Point 2 for about $1400
Rena RP6 with Exact 2 for about $1600
Rena RP3 with Elys cartridge for about $900

I know there is a wide range of prices here but given the different options what do you think??
thanks
Kent

The difference in sound between the scout mentioned above

There is used RP6 with Incognito Rewiring Kit and a Denon 103r
the total is $1300 .  Unsure if spending $1900 is worth the difference

thanks all for ideas, taking my time with this purchase.  

Thanks all, I found a AR turntable with a nice Lynn arm locally.  Put a grado silver cart on it.  This will get me up and rolling for now and can look for a long term tt as they come up in my price range. 

Thanks, I am going to put new cables on it.  Other than that just want to enjoy the new system when all set up.
cheers
Kent