I recently purchased a Manley Chinook SE MK 2. It is quite good in my opinion. Before that I had Musical Fidelity MX VINYL. At the $1000 price point it is fantastic but felt the need to upgrade once and for all. I do agree play the best LPs possible. It's amazing how many pressings out that do not sound very well at all. But when you find a good one its audio heaven :).
Thank you Tablejockey for the kind words and advice.
Thank you Tablejockey for the kind words and advice.