Forget the price point at this time and research some tables that fit your desires and need. Do you want or need mc cart? That alone will eat a lot of your budget. Phono stage? If required another chunk of $$$. I think you'll be better served if you do some preliminary homework rather than asking here. Some push this, some push that but nobody but you knows what it is you're looking for in quality, performance, features, aesthetics, sound etc. Once you have a short list then address those who actually own that piece for valuable information.
Here you got to seperate the whey from the chaff. There are a lot of good tables out there at all price points. First know yourself.
Here you got to seperate the whey from the chaff. There are a lot of good tables out there at all price points. First know yourself.