Turntable getting back to vinyl

I've heard the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC. It surprised me that so much musical value could be extracted by a $399 turntable. You can do a no-brainer upgrade by swapping in an Ortofon 2M Blue nude elliptical stylus. No need for readjustment or realignment that way.

I have a lot of TT setup gear, my sole claim to fame in audio is I'm good at setting up .
The mounted come-with carts are often misaligned from factory if it costs 400$ or 4.000 $ .

You can do very well with used gear (and I'll surprise you) for that price or less.  Do this.

Find and buy a Dual 701 or 704 turntable in good condition.

Find and buy an ADC XLM II or III or a Shure V15III.

Install cartridge in arm.  Track at 1.25grams.

Enjoy.

Cost:  $300-400.