I'm not sure how I got upgraded to industry participant, maybe maxcast can turn me back to normal guy. I have a few thousand CDs but have housed my fathers set if records for years. It's time to get in but since I am just an average Jon I don't want to spend 2000 on a TT when I have little hands of mischief
Sorry, but the more I think about this the greater the feeling I get, that this is a mistake. You say it's time to get in, why? It may never be a perfect time, but given your budgetary restraints, little hands of mischief, and refusal to get involved in set up, it seems like it couldn't be a worse time.
One thing record players are not, is plug n play. Will you be able to even set tracking force? What about all the other tweaks to make it sound right? Is the plan to learn as you go and get your hands dirty when needed, or do you expect a factory set up or a used table w/cart to be satisfactory? My concern here isn't competing with your few thousand CDs, it's about being able to enjoy your records.
I hope my feelings of misgivings about your vinyl playback desire at this time, are misplaced. Prove me wrong. I doubt if there could be more recommendations other than specific deals on the net. NeedleDr has the Denon DP300F w/Ortofon 2M Red for $419. Get a used phono stage and you're in business. That way you can drive over and have them check out the set up.
http://www.needledoctor.com/Denon-DP300F-with-2M-Red-Packagehttp://www.needledoctor.com/Online-Store/Budget-Turntablesneo
