I would second the recommendation of @noromance and get a "restored" Sapphire. I did that recently and couldn't be happier. You'll be right at your budget for just the table, but you already have an arm and cart and can upgrade later. Mine came with the Eclipse motor and Condor PSU (built in, not external) and the mag-lev bearing. Call Sota and talk to Donna.
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I`d like an opinion from my right on target forum members😊 I want a better T/T my present T/T is the Ariston RD40 with a Rega 300 arm. the cart is a very in expensive Ortofon mm cart. My budget is 3k. I`m looking at a used Sota Nova or a new Sota Sapphire-V welcoming suggestions please." HAPPY HOLIDAYS"