basis makes phenominally well-constructed and sounding tt. moreover, their designer and company owner, a.j. conti, stands behind his products with impeccable service and personal attention. the basis tolerances are superior to any of the tt you mentioned. in your price range, i'd highly recommend the debut, mated with a graham 2.0 arm. unless you're a dyed-in-the wool anglophile, you owe it to yourself to give the basis tables a listen. next to even the lower-end models from basis, the linn's and sme's are simply old-fashioned sounding. you can get more info @ www.musicalsurrounding.com. BTW, i have no connections to any of the companies i've mentioned; i have been in the highend hobby, tho, for about 25 years.
Turntables: $10 - 12K -Suggestions
I'm considering purchase of a 'table (incl. pickup arm and cartridge) in the above price range. I'm fully aware that ultimate choice will depend on sound preferences, system synergy, etc. However, other considerations include reliability, after-sales service, ease of installation, etc. 'Tables I've considered have been mainly British (SME-20, Simon Yorke, Linn). However, I'm not alt all familiar with many of the American pieces and would greatly welcome your expert advice. Thanks!