Firstly,

Thank you all for the advice/suggestions in the Vinyl to digital thread.
All carefully noted.

I'm currently looking on ebay at turntables, getting a feel for the
market. Here's 2 questions:

1) Sellers seem a bit coy on cartridge types and I'm assuming that I
could be looking at cartridge/stylus replacement if I purchase a tt. (I
couldn't find my beloved M75 in the loft)

Should I avoid tts that use P-mount carts? The impression I get is that
they were designed as lower end items and I've read that there doesn't
seem much choice among 'audiophile quality' P-mount carts.

2) Direct drive. They seem to be fetching rather higher prices than belt
drive types. Again, I've read some of the pros/cons regarding belt wear
and dd motor noise.

Your opinions please?

Thanks again.