hi guys! very soon ill be buying a TT. before doing so, i have some questions:
1) what is the best TT within my 280 to 480usd budget?
2) which is better, buying a preamp with phono input or adding a phono stage to my exsting preamp...assuming the same budget will be spent on both options
3) what is MM and MC phono stages?
4) what are the most important considerations to look for in buying TT and/or phono stages?

pardon my ignorance, im new to analog music.