Vinyl***What If***

+1 on the Technics + Nag combo^

Rega P3 or MoFi or Technics 1200GR table
Sky’s the limit on the cart, but a good MM can be had in the $200-$500 range that will keep you happy I’m sure. I myself will likely get a Audio Technica VM540ML very soon to replace my old Shure M97xE
phono pre-amp, I like the Schiit Mani, but I’ve heard good things about the UTurn Pluto. (Would like to get a Manley Chinook if I could - tube phono - joy! But that is out of my price range)
other than the main items get what I think are MANDATORY accessories:
-Onzow Zero Dust (keeps the needle immaculate )
-Record Cleaner (I like the Record Doctor V, since it has vacuum and only $199) - this may be the most important item of all to keep your records dead quiet
-Carbon Fiber Brush

A nice to have, but probably not necessary
- Milty Zero Stat anti-static gun
-White gloves for record handling - jk, lol...

Forgot to mention the digital tracking force gauge. Only 10 bucks on Amazon