Agree with the SOTA Jewel suggestion by @yogiboy
SOTA's are hitting their stride in that price range, and it's a good platform for you to build on in the future (swap-able arm boards for reasonable prices, etc). The suspension effectively isolates a lot of problems in your rack/floor, which would otherwise dictate extensive solutions for other TT designs. Choose a gorgeous wood that "does it" for you, and you'll cherish it for years.
SOTA's are hitting their stride in that price range, and it's a good platform for you to build on in the future (swap-able arm boards for reasonable prices, etc). The suspension effectively isolates a lot of problems in your rack/floor, which would otherwise dictate extensive solutions for other TT designs. Choose a gorgeous wood that "does it" for you, and you'll cherish it for years.