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Where do I start?

I am looking to get back into vinyl. I say back because I had albums in the late 70's and 80's when I was a teen. Obviously things are different now. My processor has a phono input, but do I still need a phono pre-amp/stage or can I just hook up the table to my processor? And what about all the set up? Would a dealer set it all up as far as weight, anti-skip, etc? If I were to buy used, which I would like to do, how can I be sure I or the previous owner got it right?
I greatly appreciate any and all advice.
Thanks.
gobulls32

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gobulls32 OP
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Great stuff Doug. Thanks very much.
gobulls32 OP
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I am starting from scratch, again. My budget would be in the $1000 range for the table and set up. No set budget for albums. I'll just keep building.I listen to a variety of music. Rock, jazz and blues mostly. But not limited to those.

My equipment consist of Sherbourne amp & proc. Paradigm Studio surround system. 40v3 for fronts a rears.

Should more money go towards the cartridge or table. Or should there be a balance. I'm also sure as this progresses, I will be upgrading in a couple of years. Hopefully anyway.

Thanks to all who help.

PS Sorry Sean. I'm in Tampa. The Bulls refers to the University of South Florida. Beware to the rest of the nation, in a couple years there will be 4 football powerhouses from Fl. USF football is young (10yrs) and growing. (Sorry for the little outburst. The season is just getting started.)
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