Here's a very good way to go: https://www.audiogon.com/listings/turntables-sota-series-v-star-2017-07-24-analog. Buy a new dust cover for it if you like, get a good LOMC with a Sutherland 20/20 or similar and you're off an running. The table is bullet-proof, very high performance and easily serviceable. You can switch out the arm later on for something that has VTA on-the-fly to really extract maximum performance.
Auditions are always best if you can swing them, but this is one of the few alternatives that will do well in almost all cases. Good luck, happy hunting & happy listening!
Auditions are always best if you can swing them, but this is one of the few alternatives that will do well in almost all cases. Good luck, happy hunting & happy listening!