I have been on the hunt for the best turntable I can buy. Any suggestions?

Yup. +1 Ralph.

mid fi can be a gateway drug...

also, let’s be honest...look thru the listings....ultra high end is not the average for sale posting here..

@lewm I find your posting about the MMC1 interesting, i have a 3 on the TX, will ask Soundsmith about a body for it. I also have a Triplaner.....fun

always learning, always listening....

@tomic601 my when my B&O came in, it had an MMC2 on it. I am kinda dreading replacing it when the time comes, but you gotta do what you gotta do. 

@atmasphere

One thing to keep in mind, high end audio is never about price. Its about intention. So it does not matter who made it or what price it sold for. It matters a lot **why** the manufacturer was making it!

true ralph, but we need to take into account the intent of the customer/buyer too...

i have heard mid fi systems sound excellent with proper setup (though it is admittedly rare) whereas many hi end systems sound poor hamstrung by setup/placement...  we all know folks who check the box, buy the prestige brands and consider it done...

that been said, if the high end intentioned buyer is knowledgeable, having more $ to execute the system sure helps!

 I am on the hunt for a fantastic, buzz free, high fidelity turntable.

why is the SL 10 buzzing?
Never heard an SL 10 buzzing in my life .... maybe it needs an overhaul, 40 years of life are not few.