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

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.

Also, in addition to all the above recommendations, if you go to the big box electronic store, you may see new or open box Audio Technica and Denon models. Basically plug and play including internal phono built in to the table. Both will give you the opportunity to change cartridge or platter......something to consider also. My 2 cents :)