I currently have a Concept 2QD turntable sold by Pacific stereo from 1978.
It is a direct drive, quartz lock unit. Not sure of the cartridge or needle, but I am sure it is probably what came with the unit originally.

What turntables in the $200 price range would be better than this unit?

Currently I use a Pioneer SX-737 with this turntable and the volume of the LP is much less, maybe 10 Db or so , compared to a CD with the same recording.

I am relatively unfamiliar with turntables, is this common for LP's to produce volume levels that much lower than a CD? Or could this be a problem with the turntable itself?