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I've had my Planar 3 for going on 8 years and it's still wonderful.
my ProJect Xpression III with an Audio Technica AT440MLa cartridge. This combo will track anything.
i recommend the rega rp1. you can get one brand new for $445. comes with the ortofon om5e cartridge. sounds like a million bucks to my ears. you'll need a phono preamp if your reciever or amplifier doesn't have a dedicated phono input. recommend the nad pp2i. costs $130. so you're looking at $575 plus tax. good luck. p. s. i'm a musician and have been to many live shows too so i know what sounds good.
(I'm assuming the albums I bought as a teenager in the 70s are garbage,"
Yes they are send them to me.... !!
I do not know about everyone else, but I have an expensive J A Mitchell Turntable but find my self spinning my LP's on a Pioneer PL-20 and Marantz 6350Q. Sound wonderful to me...
Also, kinda handy having the auto feature to bring up my tone arm...Just My 2 cents. For under $800 I think there are many options. From A pioneer 570 to a marantz 6350...etc.
I probably will be crucified for these recomendations but...oh well