any good CDP can sound better than a $100 tt. the plastic pmount variety of tables just dont cut it most of the time. once you get to about $200 worth, turntables outplay CD handily. a $200 tt vs a $200 CDP isnt a contest. the vinyl is superior at that level.

up the ante to $400 and the gap widens in favor of vinyl, and on up the line as well. records are harder to take care of but warts and all, they still have a more relaxed and fulfilling sound.

new music is more available on CD but hopefully that will change back to a better balance, there ARE artists releasing new music on vinyl. there are an increasing number SACDs being sold and they share some of that relaxed feeling found on LPs.

one of the real benefits is the low cost of most used vinyl, especially if you live in a large metropolitan city.

so getting a table for about $500 would set you up fairly well, especially if used. dynamic range is better on vinyl in case you dont know. that statement will probably cause a war so be prepared, i am.