Entry-level Turntable

How about a spin to the question, can a moving coil setup be had for a budget price? Of course this is without consideration of a possible MC processor required. Though nonetheless, any suggestions?

Thanks for the profound answers ! I appreciate and understand the time and cost in gaining the experience in being able to answer this question.

At this stage given the $ involved MM sounds like the ticket. Given my current setup, purchasing a primo gusto phono setup would comparable to putting a ferrari engine into a plymouth valiant.

Thanks again.