AT has a pretty (soon to be released) limited edition TT for slightly over your budget ($1200).
No reviews that I can find as of yet.
I don't recall ever seeing/hearing an AT turntable.
DeKay
Turntable question; Does Audio Technica make any good turntables?
In the $500 to $1000 range does Audio Technica make any good turntables, either belt drive or direct drive? Compared to say Pro-Ject, Fluance, Rega, Music Hall, Technics, etc.