For that budget, I'd recommend a KAB Technics SL-1200MK5SE ($535.00), maybe the Tonearm Fluid Damper ($149.00), and a Audio-Technica 440MLa Cartridge ($199.00) or Audio-Technica 150 MLX Cartridge ($399.00), a MintLP alignment protractor ($110.00), some Disc Doctor supplies (around $100) and a KAB EV-1 Cleaner ($159.00).
Turntable--Cartridge for the Rogue Audio Cronus
My brain is going crazy, spinning between Rega P-3-24/TTPSU, Rega P-5, SOTA Comet, VPI Scout.....Rega Elys II, Ortofon 2M Bronze, Rega Exact II, Dynavector 10x5, Grado Ref. Sonata, Benz-Micro ACE S H, etc., etc. Since, like most of you, I live in an area where analog auditioning is impossible and I must rely on long-distance purchase.....what should I do ? My budget is $ 1500-1800 for a new analog front end, and I'm really confused. I want to plug in to my Rogue's built-in MM phono stage, and really enjoy my 200+ jazz LP's. Please click on my system, check it out, and give me some sound advice (no pun intended). Thanks to all, and Happy Thanksgiving !!