If the amplifier is the heart of a stereo music system, the turntable or record player is surely the head. Whether a modest budget priced record player or a super precision engineered turntable, the final sound will depend on the turntable. Today, even our entry level record player is made to a very high standard and can deliver great sound. It is not necessary to spend a lot to achieve high fidelity. Of course the confirmed audiophile will still insist on extracting the last subtle detail in a recording. Only the finest high precision engineering will achieve this goal and it comes at a premium price.