My preference for entry level gear is - Music Hall.
These come setup with a cartridge and perofrm very well
https://www.needledoctor.com/Music-Hall-MMF-5-3-Turntable
https://www.needledoctor.com/Music-Hall-MMF-2-3-Turntable
And a phono stage like this will achieve great sound
https://www.needledoctor.com/Music-Hall-PA2-2-MM-MC-Preamp-w-HP-Amp-DAC
https://www.needledoctor.com/Pro-Ject-Tube-Box-S2-Phono-Preamp
Good luck with your choices - Steve
These come setup with a cartridge and perofrm very well
https://www.needledoctor.com/Music-Hall-MMF-5-3-Turntable
https://www.needledoctor.com/Music-Hall-MMF-2-3-Turntable
And a phono stage like this will achieve great sound
https://www.needledoctor.com/Music-Hall-PA2-2-MM-MC-Preamp-w-HP-Amp-DAC
https://www.needledoctor.com/Pro-Ject-Tube-Box-S2-Phono-Preamp
Good luck with your choices - Steve