Some funny stuff in here. Mike has a VPI, (in a box still), Joe has a turntable & a Line Magnetic, I'm about to do a complete 180, maybe, looks like Yoda nailed Dewey, haven't seen him for awhile......
Project and Rega (i would stretch up to RP5/6+ to get better arm even if going used). My first table a few years ago was a used Basis 2001 with vector arm. Those Basis tables last a lifetime. SOTA makes bullet proof tables at that price point and I think you can buy refurbished or trade ins directly from SOTA.