If you're looking for a new cartridge, as well, within your $ 1500 budget........a great package to consider would be the Rega P3-24/ TT-PSU/ Exact 2. It should sound mighty sweet, with no appreciable motor noise. I suggest you check the archived forums. There are many very well written threads on this topic. Good Luck and Happy Listening !!
Turntable recommendations under $1500
I have a Pro-ject 6.9 table with a Shelter 501 Mk11 cartridge. Pretty happy with the sound, but not with the pronounced motor noise. Table is mounted on brackets on a wall, so I'm not mistaking acoustic feedback for motor rumble. Anybody got any suggestions for something that sounds at least comparable but without the motor noise? Thanks!