Getting the TT grail is difficult, even more difficult then loudspeakers or a good amp...
I'm not a believer in cables except for the TT, so there are a lot of dependencies making a TT good: design, cartridge, arm, cable, direct / belt drive etc etc....
If you are new to the TT I suggest to go for a nice mid entry setup like a clear audio concept or VPI traveler including a cartridge as advertised. In this price range you can experiment on what you like before doing large investments....
The secondhand market on the Concept / Traveler (but there are more) is pretty good, so you would not loose too much learning money, or you could use it as a trade in.
I'm not a believer in cables except for the TT, so there are a lot of dependencies making a TT good: design, cartridge, arm, cable, direct / belt drive etc etc....
If you are new to the TT I suggest to go for a nice mid entry setup like a clear audio concept or VPI traveler including a cartridge as advertised. In this price range you can experiment on what you like before doing large investments....
The secondhand market on the Concept / Traveler (but there are more) is pretty good, so you would not loose too much learning money, or you could use it as a trade in.