The best TT system for under 30K


Hi agoners! 

I have been floored by Kuzma Stabi XL DC with 4 points TA on a recent audition. It was extremely analog sounding, insane details with speed, beat and clarity that made me wonder if I am listening to a live concert, just can’t help my toe tapping. Was comparing the sound to the top of the line Accuphase CD player with the same rest of system and it was no contest. 

Switching from Accuphase CD player to Kuzma XL DC was sounding like adding a pair of subwoofer and going up 2-3 levels on the rest of the system. Mind you the rest of the system was Accuphase E-650 class A integrated that should favor the Accuphase same brand CD player but that wasn’t the case. The speaker was Kerr Acoustics K300 under 10K entry level bookshelf and the sound of the entire entry level system armed with Kuzma XL DC beat the hell out of the entire super high end system the dealer has on the other listening room with Avalon PM3 speakers, Accuphase A-250 monos, Audionet Stern Preamp with Accuphase CD player. 

However obviously I cannot afford the whole set of Kuzma XL DC considering I am also in the process of upgrading my existing system. What will be the closest contender in the US$30.000 retail price range that has the same sonic signature as Kuzma XL DC? 

Thanks in advance for any advices!!
uwiikz
If you are spending that much I would audition some more turntables. Here are a couple I have heard in your budget range. I have not heard the Kuzma, so my suggestions should be considered with that in mind.

At the edge of your budget. An impressive sounding turntable. The smaller Viella V-12 is in your budget with an excellent cartridge. The V-12 is great, but not quite as great as the Forte
https://www.stereophile.com/content/amg-viella-forte-turntable-and-12jt-tonearm

In your budget with an excellent tonearm and cartridge of your choice. I have a very similar Garrard 301.
https://www.tonepublications.com/review/the-artisan-fidelity-garrard-301-statement/

Best of luck with your search.

Jim Perry
@pops 

+ 1 on the Basis TT and Super Arm. I have not heard the Super Arm, but the Basis Vector is an outstanding tonearm, so presumably the Super Arm is even better
You'd better inject at least the Stellar Phono pre for great analog.
What was used in the audition?