Turntable and amp combination

Rega. At your budget, the direct drives exhibit too much vibration. Unless you also plan to do some DJ'ing. 

Thanks guys. 
I feel like I have a good amount of guidance here. 
Turntable candidates (increasing price)
1. Project Espirit
2. Marantz TT 15S1
3. Technics SL1200GR

Amp Candidates
1. Marantz PM7000N
2. Cambridge Audio CX81
3. Parasound Halo Integrated

As for speakers, down the road I am planning to buy used Wilson Sabrina. But before I do that, I wNt go compare it to a few of the British brands (PMC, Spendor etc). For the moment I am focusing on TT and amp   

Marrduk24. Please don't make the mistakes I did with entry level VPI or Clear Audio or any other new TT which I have heard. Problems begin early with oil, belts and speed control.The quality is not there in that price range. Blew through VPI Scout and Clear Audio Performance with upgraded tonearm. Problems with both.  Finally spent a lot more on SME with series V tonearm. Recommend you start with Linn or Thorens refurbished TT and moving magnet cartridge. American made Grado cartridges punch above their weight and are good entry level value. Several integrated amps have Moving Magnet phono stages. Moving coil requires more sophistication which generally costs more money.Once again, you can buy used for about half the cost of new. Had very good luck on Audition both US and Canada. Do not even look at Ebay.