If I were spending the money, I would be looking at used stuff. You haven't specified so this might not help. I would get a Sota Cosmos table with an SME IV arm and a SHelter 901 or as was recently recommended maybe a vdH DDT cartridge.
I would look for a Pass Labs Xono phono stage, also used. This should be doable in the price range you mentioned.
The Teres tables have also tempted me lately and would be worth investigating.
Good luck.
I would look for a Pass Labs Xono phono stage, also used. This should be doable in the price range you mentioned.
The Teres tables have also tempted me lately and would be worth investigating.
Good luck.