It has occurred to me that if I save $25 a month, I should be able to get a good turntable for Christmas.
For many years I have been under the impression that the Rega for $500 was the least expensive of any quality.
Amazon has the Rega RP-1 for $445.00.
http://www.amazon.com/REGA-RP1-TURNTABLE-COOL-GRAY/dp/B004B3GELG
However I see a couple for half that amount.
Wirecutter.com recommends the Audio Technica AT-LP120-USB.
http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-turntable/
Amazon has it for $229.99.
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT-LP120-USB-Direct-Drive-Professional-Turntable/dp/B002S1CJ2Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1396919845&sr=1-1&keywords=turntable+record+player
On March 13 the Wall Street Journal recommended the Music Hall USB-1.
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303795904579433222363701870
http://musichallaudio.com/usb-1-turntable/
Amazon has that for $249.00
http://www.amazon.com/Music-Hall-MUSIC-HALL-TURNTABLE/dp/B00DWBE0UA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1396932044&sr=8-2&keywords=music+hall+usb-1+turntable
Any thoughts on these or others?