I always wanted to be a record collector, was just waiting for the right time I guess. Being a beat maker myself, I sample from old records, so it became an essential need to dig deeper into the era, which we need to protect I guess.

I got a LP60x from audio technica and my mackie passive speakers. Very minimal and basic. Works best for me.

One advice - Once you are in, there is no turning back, you will always be a record collector and it will be the best decision of your life. Just save up money and start getting records, It's not a cheap hobby, Lol.