I would like to get into Turntables but ......... HELP!

it's troll big time (like to respond like ebm sometimes)

Thanks for all the help! I bought Robert Harley's book. I will start there. Thanks Again!

RSA - I would recommend the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC Esprit SB

http://www.needledoctor.com/Pro-Ject-Debut-Carbon-Esprit-DC-Black_5?sc=2&category=352

For the money you get some advanced technology like the acrylic platter and the DC motor - the arm is also very good and there is a selection of colours (if tat's your thing)

Your pre-amp is probably best suited to moving magnet (mm) cartridges, but there are now some really good high output moving coil (mc) cartridges available - just make sure they compliant with the project arm.

You can contact Project for cartridges that are compatible with that arm.

Personally I like moving coil, but the more recent moving magnet carts are also great performers.

It’s a great TT to start out with and will last you many years

As for the terms - there is a wealth of info on audiogon and doing a search will reap a pile of information
- e.g. search for "Tone Arm Compliance" and the first result was this thread
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/what-defines-a-high-compliance-cartridge-vs-low?highlight=ton...

As you will see you get much more information than what was in the simple search criteria 

I've learned more from Audiogon than any book.

Regards - Steve

This is a great tool to check arm and cartridge compatibility!
https://www.vinylengine.com/cartridge_resonance_evaluator.php

@rsa - I have a  Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC Esprit SB and I think it's a very good table at the list price. The price includes an Ortofon 2M Red, so you're ready to go.

If I were going to try a different TT right now, I think I would try something completely different and get a Pioneer PLX-1000 and add an Ortofon 2M Bronze. However, this setup would cost about 40% more than the Pro-Ject.