The tables in this class are all pretty close and the Marantz will serve you well. It really comes down to where you want to put more emphasis up front - table/arm vs cart. mattmiller's recommendation of an RP3/DV 10X5 is a solid solution if you don't want to upgrade a lot in the future.
If you step up to the RP6 with Exact 2 cartridge (you should be able to find one in your budget) you get a quieter table, better tone arm and separate power supply. I have one in a second system and the cartridge is a nice combo with that table and easy to upgrade in the future.
If you step up to the RP6 with Exact 2 cartridge (you should be able to find one in your budget) you get a quieter table, better tone arm and separate power supply. I have one in a second system and the cartridge is a nice combo with that table and easy to upgrade in the future.