Super new to record players

You won’t do better for the bucks than AudioTechnica 540 MicroLine. Easy to setup. Good strong output. Great seperation.
As has been noted here it’s all about the stylus.
This is the most inexpensive, better than elliptical, made by an experienced builder you can get.
And it's replaceable for less than a new cartridge.

That would be a pretty fine table with that AT on it. Or Ortofon if you want a little warmer presentation.

Do not forget to attach "ground" to your amplifier.

You can find the one withinin your budget from Nagaoka, Audio Technica, Goldring.

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Goldring cartridges are hard to find in this country.  Well worth considering though.