Help with a new record player

This may actually be a more nuanced question than it seems

At one point, record players manufacturers were striving to achieve a sound closer to digital or that "perfect" sound

Now, it seems vinyl lovers seem to embrace the warmer sound of imperfection. akin to the tube amp vs electric/digital amp following

I know Technics seemed to be the industry leader for many years. But, my parents had a Nakamichi that was dope at the time compared to what else was out there

I'm not sure what your budget is, but something as cheap as an Audio Technica AT-PL60 would be fine for moderate listening. Avoid Crosley. Technics or a similar brand is probably the best option if you want to invest in a quality product.