Complete vinyl system, TT to speakers, for $1500?

Something like this automatic turntable with built-in optional RIAA

https://www.turntablelab.com/collections/automatic-turntables-turntables-with-automatic-operation/products/pioneer-pl-30-k-automatic-turntable

An integrated Amp, already in Japan

https://www.ebay.com/itm/165033979424?hash=item266ccaae20%3Ag%3Aan4AAOSwlQddTTC-&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4LdsFKcPj80OgidQPACkhx0fJiZwhRVurCajSw3DxMpVq%2FBMagaTEoAhFQ3pdjSrjB4uRyX1a6YCAL5SAeiG8OE9rzcqC8d3G2e62V%2FGDbMAlxPSwlp2aXNBaFYKy9jR41wp7Yx79lHJpbADLUkqMq%2BWIqfbGVQZ7Ki2I%2FclKO0%2BKxCM7JZjUJoDzRg0ueKZ7Ehzmr2VLo%2F7WTF4fzo1u8dn5IdKj8s%2FxDuvSNPY41ruGojcR6Qubqlba9gTrCTh1SLHLW5f%2BZigQmJ5nJ84rsEOHLwSqpQc%2FsqvGDO0OR0c%7Ctkp%3ABFBMsPe39JBi&LH_ItemCondition=1000

balance of budget: pick a pair of efficient speakers that fit the space/visual preference/NO PORTS!

Elliott (and anyone else), I am not recommending used equipment of any kind for this novice. I may suggest the idea to her, but I doubt she’d be interested. If I suggest a specific used item for her to buy, I’d then feel responsible if a problem arose. Since I am now 7600 air miles from Tokyo, that would be frustrating. She’s best off with new gear she can buy from a local dealer, with a warranty. I know you mean well,  and I thank you for your efforts.

Here’s a question: self powered and maybe also wireless speakers are a great space saving idea. The question is whether such speakers can be driven adequately by the output of a phono built into a cheap TT or an inexpensive outboard phono stage, like the iFi Zen, which I did see on sale in Tokyo.

HI Lewm -

The TT should have a built in phono preamp (like the Audio Technics 120 and any number of other TT's).

The TT would be a line input to the powered speakers, so the power output of the amplifiers (most likely Class D) inside the speakers would determine how loud it would play.  

Don't let the relative inexpensive price tag throw you.  These powered speakers/ TT systems sound pretty decent for what they are.  

Rich 

I would suggest a TT (brand new with an internal phono preamp) like something from Fluance or even Music Hall, Pro-Ject.  Get the Aiyima Class D integrated (300wpc max, so expect 120WPC RMS) and then have her get the Fostex Speakers (single driver design) with flat packs from Japan.  I’m thinking this will be at that budget, and scalable and definitely not budget looking.   

Sony makes some entry level tables.  Pair with powered speakers and whatever cartridge comes with the table and done.  Look for Japanese of Chinese manufacturers selling  there.