Basis 1400, with RB 250 or 300 arm.
I have seen these pop up for less than $1,000 (used, of course), a couple of times in the past few months.
I started with one, and it was very detailed, very musical and easy to set up. It had a pretty dark background. (Not as good as my new table, as I have since moved on up to the Basis 2001, with a RB900 arm.)) Note, it does not have a suspension, which means you should have a stable table or wall mount to place it on.
As far as cartridges go, I would recommend a decent cartridge like the Benz Micro Glider II or a Koetsu Black.
AJ Conti, recommends the Glider.
(I had both. Both had their strengths and weaknesses. Overall I liked the Koetsu better, especially once it was broken in.)
Good Luck in your search!
I have seen these pop up for less than $1,000 (used, of course), a couple of times in the past few months.
I started with one, and it was very detailed, very musical and easy to set up. It had a pretty dark background. (Not as good as my new table, as I have since moved on up to the Basis 2001, with a RB900 arm.)) Note, it does not have a suspension, which means you should have a stable table or wall mount to place it on.
As far as cartridges go, I would recommend a decent cartridge like the Benz Micro Glider II or a Koetsu Black.
AJ Conti, recommends the Glider.
(I had both. Both had their strengths and weaknesses. Overall I liked the Koetsu better, especially once it was broken in.)
Good Luck in your search!