Okay, I want to get a turntable. It's been years since I've had one (probably 15 at least!) and I'm itching to hook one up again now that I have a high end system. I've never heard vinyl through a really nice system. Problem is, as much as I'd love to have a high end turntable I just can't justify spending the money for one, so I'm looking around the $150 range max...and that's pushing it. Maybe later I'll get a Rega or Music Hall if I really like the vinyl, but I just won't use it enough right now to justify a $400 turntable.

So here's what I'm looking at. I see a Sony for $99, then Denon, Technics, and Pioneer units for $149. Right now I'm leaning towards the Denon, just a feeling I have. Any thoughts on these turntables? So far I've mainly been shopping at Onecall.com and crutchfield.com

Or, would I be better off with the cheaper Sony then spend a little on a new cartridge? If so, which one? Or does a new cartridge even help these cheaper turntables?