I own a Dual turntable (CS-503), a good mid-fi deck, but never considered high-end.
The image you posted seems to be of a very dated school of thought (the Dual family).
These are all mid-fi, you can do better.
http://www.compassnet.com/concept/tableinx.htm
You can buy used stuff on line, however the bearings should be listen to with a stethoscope.
Look at the below link, I found my tube amp and pre-amp here...........posted by a local shop. You can check the zip codes easily.
http://www.audiogon.com/