Hi folks,
i have recently re-caught the vinyl bug after 30+ years.

i currently have only a pc based desktop system and listen mostly through my headphones(hd800).
however, on my desk i do have my marantz integrated amp which runs my dali zensor1 speakers. (low end i know but it is only a desktop system.)

anyway i have started researching what TT would best suit my needs.
my original budget was £300 but that has quickly changed to "up to" £500.
it is a bit of a minefield for someone like me that knows next to nothing about turntables.
i started looking at new models from project and rega, but then it was suggested to me to go for something older, even vintage.
so now i am also considering offerings from thorens, technics, pioneer and systemdek, also.
i do like to tinker, so something that is easily modded is fine.
going forward i will consider upgrading my speakers and amp, so i dont want the TT to be the weak point now.

so far my shortlist includes the following.........
technics sl2000,
pioneer pl514/516
rega planar3
Project Debut Carbon Esprit
thorens td150 mk2, td160, td280
Systemdek IIX 900

any advice would be really appreciated?
thanks