Possibly Looking for a Turntable/Cartridge Under $1000


I'm getting back into audio and trying to decide if I want to include a turntable and cartridge too. While I have collection of about 300+ LPs and EPs, for the most part I'm a digital guy at heart. All of my vinyl is over 30 years old. Once I heard the dynamics of CDs I never went back to vinyl and only did tapes in the car.

Of course vinyl overall fell out of favor for a while, but has since made a come back. I never understood the attraction to vinyl given the dynamics and headroom available with digital music. However, in getting back into audio I had a thought, that maybe I didn't see the appeal of vinyl because I've never had anything thing more than an entry level turntable.

My current system for 2-channel is Martin Logan SL3s, a Hegel P20 preamp, and currently I'm using an amp based on the Purifi EVAL1 Stereo 1ET400A module, though the amp could change later if I can swing a Hegel H30a.

I know my budget of $1000 is not high end level, but it's a little better than entry level. Given my setup, would a turntable/cartridge in the $1000 ballpark give me anything more in terms of sonic refinement and dynamics over an entry level turntable?

Thanks in advance.

 

mcraghead

U-Turn makes some well reviewed great tt well within your price range. I would personally be looking gently used.

@ghdprentice 

"Nothing wrong with my vinyl leg"

I'd say there's plenty wrong with it if it can't beat your digital.

@elliottbnewcombjr Im not in a position to bid for or buy anything just yet. I'm gathering information for the future. 
 

Thanks. 

I have 2, I was thinking of bidding, but didn't want to bid against anyone here, that's why I asked.

I let it go, it sold for $111. usd. after all other charges, fees, double shipping, tarriffs, finish under $200.

Then, stylus good? So far I have been lucky.