I agree with Stephen that the cartridge makes the most difference. I think the arm is second, disc spinner last. This is contrary to a lot of 'accepted wisdom' that says the disc spinner is most important. But wait.....that was Linn saying that. No conflict of interest there. 
In my lake house vinyl rig, I am running a $1200 Dynavector cartridge in an original $600 Rega Planar 3 arm/table combo. It sounds great. Almost as good as the Dynavector running on my Nottingham Dais.
So don't be afraid to get more cartridge than you need - you can always upgrade your table later if you feel the need.
Tom
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Main System:
Amati Futura Mains
Amati Homage VOX Center,
Proac Response 1sc Rears,
Three MC2301's for L,C,R
MC 602 for the rears
C 1100, MX 151, MCD 1100, MR 80
Nottingham Dais with Wave Mechanic
Sumiko Palo Santos Presentation
SurfacePro 3, RPi 4, ROON, WW Starlight Platinum USB, Schiit Yggdrasil, Benchmark DAC3 HGC
MX 151, OppO BDP-95, JVC RS-500 DILA projector, 106" diagonal Stewart Luxus Screenwall Deluxe with Studiotek 130 G3 material.
Lake House:
Ohm F, MC 275V, C2300, MR 77, Rega P3
OnDeck:
McIntosh MAC 4300v
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