At the price you are trying to stay within, the above comments about a swing type tone arm are correct. I would suggest a used Well Tempered, with it's own tonearm and perhaps a Benz Glider. There is no doubt that the linear tracking systems are better, PROVIDED they are designed WITH the turntable. Examples being the Walker, Rockport and Goldmund, among others. The problem is when linear is done right, like these examples, they are mega expensive.
Turntable question?
My question is regarding linear vs. swing arm style turntables. Any good linear style turntables? Suggestions on both (table, arm, & cartridge combos) style turntables. Saw quite a few linear types while stationed in Germany in late 70"s. I've owned a few tt"s over the years but never a linear style. We gave our last turntable to our inlaws quite a few years back when cd's came out. We have quite a collection of vinyl (glad we kept them) that we would like to start listening to again. We listen to rock, jazz, big band, classical, eclectic, just about everything but COUNTRY. Pre amp is Yamaha CX1000 digital, speakers are Legacy Focus bi-amped with two Yamaha MX1000 amps. We play our music quite loud at times...and love it. Bi- amping is passive vertical and will be going to active vertical with an electronic crossover some time soon. Would like to stay below $1500.