replacing Beogram 7000 with non-B&O turntable

i want to replace my old Beogram 7000 with a brand new turntable (e.g. Clearaudio or Rega). The 7000 is connected to the AV in of our Beovision 11 (/w Beolab 5), but clearly this is so easy because of the built-in RIAA.

I guess non of the modern non-B&O turntables have that, so can anyone recommend what to do ?

Rene
ps: suggestions for great looking+sounding turntables welcome too in price range of say 500 - 2000 Euro's complete.

There are a number of decks with built in RIAA - some of the Project decks certainly do. However it is easy to buy an external RIAA anyway - Sounds Heavenly can no doubt help. Why replace the 7000 though? They sell for a good sum these days!

The new Technics SL1200 is a beautiful and classical turntable. The new edition is out since a few months and they are built like tanks, too.


http://www.technics.com/uk/products/grand-class/direct-drive-turntable-system-sl-1200g.html

Not difficult to do, 5pin DIN to RCA to phono preamp to turntable.

I think if you go with abandoning the all B&O set up it takes a bit of trial error and art form to get the non-B&O turntable, turntable arm, platter, cartridge, and then phono preamp that are all well suited to each other. A great combination of these variables can lead to great results but can add up quickly monetarily, especially if you don't have a good audio store to help.

If you want a different table to get better audio results than you have now I would say a new or upgraded MMC will be the most economically with the biggest improvement for the money, IMHO. If you want a different table for more of the look and traditional operation to feel ritualistic in operation, I would say maybe try starting with the Crosley C10 (basically a rebadged pro-ject and pro-ject arm) with an upgraded cartridge professionally installed and a soundsmith or clearaudio phonopreamp to keep in your budget.

wrt last question:Well, I also wanted a turntable in the bedroom, so the Beogram 7000 will move there (BL-8000+BL2+BV-10) and a good looking and sounding new one in our living room. 

btw: thanks!