Stay away from the Rega RP-1 - quality control is an issue.
This will probably generate some negative responses, but for that money it's hard to go wrong with a good used Technics SL1200/1210 off of Asylum Trader, Audio Circle Trading Post or US Audio Mart from a seller with solid + feedback, along with a good MM cartridge from LP Gear or LP Tunes - the AT-7V, AT-120E, AT-95E ($40.99!) or Shure M-97XE. I had really good results with these carts (all but the AT-95E, that is) on that table, w/the Seduction. Plus, the arm can be tweaked for small money at KAB Electro Acoustics, the home of all things Techie.
The SL12xx's are damn near bullet proof. Just make sure you get one that had no DJ use.
Whatever you do, have fun and Merry Christmas!
"Too soon old;
Too late schmart"
The late Mr. Fox, Fox's Deli, Rochester, NY
Mike P.