RCA output on a turntable?


So I'm wondering what contributes most to the high quality sound of going analog with a turn table. Is it the phono connection, or is it the vinyl record, or both?

The reason I ask is because I would love to get a turntable, but my preamp (AES-3) doesn't have a phono input, so my only 2 options are replace my preamp (which I am strongly opposed to since I've only had it a few months) or find a turntable with RCA outputs. Are there any decent turntables that use RCA, or is this not a feasible option?
hockey4496

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I'm not sure i'm following you... 2 preamps in series? I'll keep researching, but I havent so far found anything to really address what I'm asking...

Thanks for the input!
Thank you everyone for all the advice. My budget is pretty tight, so if I could keep it below $700 that would be great. If anyone has any specific recommendations that would be very helpful, and thanks again!!