Phono Pre-amp for Analog Newbie


OK, I am going to take the plunge and go "Back to the Future". I am buying a turntable. After much research, and a lot of listening, I am leaning heavily towards a VPI Scoutmaster. I am looking for advice on:

1) Cartridge (type and make)

2) Phono pre-amp (it will be going into an Anthem AVM30, or I may upgrade to the D1 Statement). I would like to get one with XLR output if possible, or does that really matter?

3) Reasonbly priced cleaning machine.

4) Other "extras" I will need.

Thanks!!
macdadtexas

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OK, I ended up with a McIntosh C2200, Clearaudio Solution with RB300 tonearm, BenzMicro Glider H2 cartridge. Still not all hooked up.
Much thanks to all. Great suggestions. I have loved the Bryston amps that I have had, so I am very interested in trying that phono-pre to start. Going to start with the Dynavector 17D MKII as well. Lots of positives on that, and the VPI 16.5 it is!!!

Thanks again.