Suggestion for Turntable

[Confused]

It's hard to decide on what turntable to buy...I've been reading reviews for months and I'm confused due to different combiantions turntables can have (carthridge, arm etc.)....

then reading the subsequent posts claiming that a Linn LP12 is the solution for you

I said the LP12 was the solution for me.

A fair point KraaijCheck.  I did indeed quote you a little out of context, I think this was because I was simply trying to highlight the very different views given in response to the same query, not least the fact that I was recommending the Pro-Ject Signature range with another poster doing the exact reverse.  (Although the OP has stated that he welcomes the different views)  This is all fair enough, opinions and approaches vary in the hifi world, which is all part of the fun.  Reading back through your post a little more carefully, it is clear that you were simply recommending a turntable that is 'flexible and upgradable'.  Given that the OP has limited options to audition, this would appear to be a very logical approach, and if the final purchase was not quite right is some respect, then an appropriate upgrade or tweak could be used to mitigate.  Makes sense to me!