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Originally Posted by Maks
For belt drive in that price range, I have to agree w/Ivan. The looks may not be for everyone, but if DD is your thing I'd look at a Technics SL-1200G. If I was in your shoes and wanted to stretch the budget I would 100% pick up the SP-10 in the Market.
I'd also make the jump up to the 2M Black cart, it's worth every dollar.
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Another vote for the Technics 1200G.
A big advantage for your situation is the easily changed headshell on the 1200G so you can use multiple cartridges (I have 9 of them). You can stay with MM for your everyday listening and swap out to an MC for more critical listening. The new 1200G is a terrific piece of gear. Everything very much upgraded from the original models.
There are a number of excellent phono-preamps in the sub-$2K range. $4K for the 1200G, $2K for the phono-preamp & $2K for an Ortofon Cadenza Bronze.
There you are. Spent every dime you mentioned.
