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Want to get into Analog

I’m thinking of taking a plunge into analog sources by picking up a vintage DD turntable.
There seems to be an endless supply of vintage tables available on eBay and CL.

Which models would be good values for under $1000 (total budget for turntable, arm, cartridge.  Thanks.
mrpostfire
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noromance
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@orpheus10 Will you quit ruining it for me? I'm starting to get annoyed by pops and clicks on otherwise superb 60s analog LP recordings!
big_greg
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@chakster The Stanton has the  D98S II stylus.  I'll enjoy it while it lasts, it seems that a replacement is unobtanium and reviews are mixed for 3rd party stylus options.
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chakster
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@big_greg 

The best company to retip Stanton/Pickering is EXPERT STYLUS in UK. You can email them to ask for the price: [email protected]  The stylus profile is Paratrace and the price is very reasonable if you can't find the OG replacement. 
big_greg
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@chakster Thank you for that information, it's very much appreciated. Aren't you the same guy who in another thread was completely against retipping?
orpheus10
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noromance, that just shows you're not dedicated enough. I don't know how many times I replaced some of those same recordings for that very same reason. Vinyl attracts pops and ticks like dogs attract fleas; they go with the territory.

Happy listening.


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