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Turntable recommendation

Anyone have recommendations for a mid-priced turntable in the $750 - $1,500 range?

Have an Acurus P10 phono amp.  I can use the table & phono amp in either of two systems:  

(1) Acurus A150 amp, RL 11 pre amp or

(2) Krell KAV 250 with KAV 250-p.

I realize it's a broad question.  Revisiting vinyl and am trying to start as a "blank slate" with "expert" or experienced input.   Thanks for any input.

lachenas
schubert
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The Pioneer PLX -1000 is an EXCELLENT turntable , at $799 will punch with anything under 2K .

However, setup is critical with any TT and if I did not want to take the trouble and expense to master that art, and it is work, I would buy a Rega Planar 3 with Rega cart installed .Rega installed alignment is MUCH more reliable than any other.
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danzspkrman
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VPI Player, Scout Jr, used Scout as well. Rega RP3 or RP6. Project Carbon Esprit edition with acrylic platter upgrade.
lachenas OP
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Thanks, the Project Carbon looked interesting.  Helpful to see it recommended.  I'm getting interested in the VPI's . . . have to find someone who is upgrading to get a decent used one.
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Anyone with experience with or thoughts on Thorens?
bondmanp
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I have been using my Thorens TD-166MkII since I bought it new in 1984. Reliable, sounds good (had it slightly modded six years ago), and compact. For me, it’s all I need. I have 2 ’arm wands, one with an Ortofon OM-30, and one with a Denon DL-160.
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