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Needing a turntable for system I'm putting together.  Speakers are my old DQ-10's , picked up Adcom's GFA 565 mono amps and a ARC 16 preamp (has phono stage)

Budget is $500 to $750 range.  New or used ok with me.....any ideas? 

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kent
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mattmiller
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A used REGA P3 or RP3 would be the answer. But, the cost of a cartridge is going to get in the way, so find a used deal that includes a cartridge with   the table,if possible. With a REGA table you could mount a $100 Ortofon 2M Red or go all the way up to a Dynavector 10X5 for $650. I have used this latter combo and it is well worth the money. Even after ive upgraded to a much more expensive setup, I still miss things about that REGA P3 with Dynavector 10X5! Also, there are a few upgrades that need too happen before you mount the 10X5. Groovetracer.com will show you the way! Enjoy the journey its half the fun!

Matt M
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mattmiller
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SKIPK , It is paramount that the VTA adjustment needs to be changed on the REGA for use with a Dynavector 10X5 (what audio guru are you using? fire him!), so that the rear of the cartridge is up away from the record and the cartridge has a more forward rake, buy a adapter to raise the back of the tonearm up, (3mm shimm/ groovetracer.com) works very well. The cartridge is amazing and you will find it sounds more lively and tracks awesomely when set up properly!

Matt M
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