Thanks for all the help guys. I think I just struck a deal on a Rega P3-24
. Cheque sent... wait 2 weeks and the turntable should arrive. 2 weeks seems like a long time to wait but that's life (i've never yet been ripped off but I'm always happier when the goods are in my hands). Once it's in my hands I imagine I may be asking about setup and cartridges. It will go on top of a pine hifi cabinet first off but since the turntable has neither suspension nor weight to steady it I'll have to see how things go. I've also left a couple of offers on other kit and may find myself buying more than one, seeing which I prefer and then re-selling the other.
Cheers
Mike