Get it, period. I've had a Nova for about 2 years now, with a Graham 2.2 arm and a Benz Ace high output cartridge. The Nova has the technologhy of the much more expensive Cosmos, made with less exotic materials. Vacuum clamping is a revelation, combined with the Sota Reflex clamp that comes with the table. My non-audiophile (but an aerospace engineer) father watched it spin one day and just said "wow". He wasn't listening, he was just marvelled by the precision of a flat, spinning record. The vacuum system is quiet and fool-proof. And do not dismiss the efficacy of a modern, suspended table.
If you are buying used, make sure the seller packs it properly in the original, SOTA box. SOTA will sell you the correct box, packing materials and instructions for a very reasonable price. Also, SOTA are wonderful to work with on the phone when you have questions.
A SOTA turntable in combo with a record cleaning machine (Nitty Gritty 2.5 FI is my recommendation) will make you realize that CDs were invented for their convenience, not sound. This combo makes your records play wonderfully, with little surface noise.
The arm/cart combo you are considering is well respected on the audio forums and by reviewers. Sounds like a solid package. Get it.
