As i look though the options of a TT i find some reallly high end (high cost) units that look like 'just the guts' of the turntable (motor, arm, controls). The question is - are they meant to be ultra-cool and be used all exposed like that or is the assumption that you build a custom chassis to house them?

http://www.needledoctor.com/JA-Miche...2&category=349

I do want one! sigh. Budget is ~$300. oh well.