Want to get into Analog

Can't we all just get along......

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I do see Nottingham Interspace used from time to time for about $1500, rarely though. Not sure of the price for a new one, probably around $2.5k for table/arm. Usually, people keep their tables for a long time if they like them and only upgrade when they can go much higher, which in reality often means double the price.
New Technics might do too. A lot also depends on your music and sound preferences. There are reasons why the very best turntables are belt drive. In ideal world I would have two, both belt drive and direct drive, but that would be a totally different level of performance and cost in the dozens of thousands. $2.5k - $5k range for new table/arm will let you get into analog seriously. $500-$1k for cartridge and $1k - $1.5k for phono.

Guess I am badly addicted Inna.
4 tt right now.
Belt drive, DD, idler drive and a linear tracker.
Selling two though and likely buying a r2r instead.

Yep there is no hope for me........

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@big_greg

 I recently picked up a JVC QL-Y66F DD table with a Stanton 981 HZS cartridge for $545. Is it better than my digital sources (which isn't something the OP asked for by the way)? No. Do the used records I buy sound really nice on it after a good cleaning? Yes! Do I get more enjoyment out of it than my digital sources? Yes! Is it more pleasing on the eyes than my CD player or DAC? Yes!

You've got an amazing MM cartridge if the stylus is the original Stereohedron or Stereohedron II, congrats! Normally this cartridge alone cost more than you paid for cart + turntable :)