Cartridge is most important. The overall character of the setup will be determined by that choice> shelter 501 would be my top pick At $800 bucks it sounds like a lot to spend on a starter table. It's not. You can live with this cartridge until you are ready to spend in excess of $4000 on a table.
Arm next Clearaudio Unify or Graham Robin At around $800 these are it. If your not ready to spend that much yet; look at Rega 250 300's.
Table : look for Acrylic platter minimum 30mm 50-70 better; isolated motor; spit plinth. The Clearaudio champion is a great place to start; because you can upgrade it all the way to a Champion Level II Base price $1000
Basis also offers a similar upgrade path starting with the Basis 1400
Good luck
Mike
Arm next Clearaudio Unify or Graham Robin At around $800 these are it. If your not ready to spend that much yet; look at Rega 250 300's.
Table : look for Acrylic platter minimum 30mm 50-70 better; isolated motor; spit plinth. The Clearaudio champion is a great place to start; because you can upgrade it all the way to a Champion Level II Base price $1000
Basis also offers a similar upgrade path starting with the Basis 1400
Good luck
Mike