Thank you all for joining the discussion.

I am on my way to the Berlin Farmer's Flea Market right now as well as some thrift stores with all of your suggestions in mind. Maybe I will find some treasures.

poppachubby thank you again for taking the time to research CL listings; I will definitely email about the Marantz 2230b and hope to get a positive reply. I will let you know once I have a descent receiver + TT. Which cart do you recommend at this time?

Thanks again!