Alright, I caved and bought some hardware after binge buying all the new NIN records!
Managed to pick up an old Sony PS-T30 turntable off of Kijiji, bought it from the original owner.
Bought a Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge for it (way cheaper than what's on this site!).
Bought a Cambridge CP1 phono preamp.
And using my Kanto YU5 speakers that I've had for a couple years. Yeah, I went a bit overkill, but set everything up tonight, and I love the sound of it! Tested it out with some other vinyls I had kicking around while I wait for the new ones, think I'll be enjoying this for a long time!
Picked up a couple other vinyls today too.
Beatles - Abbey Road
David Bowie - Heroes
NIN - PHM (bicycle remaster)
Bob Marley - Kaya
and to keep in the festive season
Easy-E - Merry MothaFuckin' XMAS