Hi Jim - well it depends on what you like.

There are some great forums:

This is one is pretty good

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=154

Just google and find what you like!

If you like vintage watches then I would go vintage HiFi but make sure it's been serviced etc - just like our watches!

Good luck in your hunt. You will love the look/feel/smell/and most importantly the sound of vinyl.

It's like owning a vintage chronograph - you don't necessarily need to be timing stuff but it's the romance of the old chronographs which make owning them so fun.

Nathan

Loving the thread, Nathan.

: I lost my records many years ago due to water damage from a flood,
: now it's pretty much all mp3 for me too. I miss sitting there
: just listening and reading the liner notes, flipping the LP.
: When I was 13 or 14, my brother and I would sneak off and take
: the train into Chicago for the day, visit Rolling Stone Records
: on Washington Street, and find all kinds of interesting records.
: I still remember some of the bootlegs..."Klashing with the
: Clash", "The Great White Boss (Springsteen)".

: This inspires me to rebuild.

: Where would you start your system? Any recommended mid-range
: turntable and amp that can be found today, say sub-$1000 to
: start?

: Jim