If you are spending that much I would audition some more turntables. Here are a couple I have heard in your budget range. I have not heard the Kuzma, so my suggestions should be considered with that in mind.
At the edge of your budget. An impressive sounding turntable. The smaller Viella V-12 is in your budget with an excellent cartridge. The V-12 is great, but not quite as great as the Forte
https://www.stereophile.com/content/amg-viella-forte-turntable-and-12jt-tonearm
In your budget with an excellent tonearm and cartridge of your choice. I have a very similar Garrard 301.
https://www.tonepublications.com/review/the-artisan-fidelity-garrard-301-statement/
Best of luck with your search.
Jim Perry
At the edge of your budget. An impressive sounding turntable. The smaller Viella V-12 is in your budget with an excellent cartridge. The V-12 is great, but not quite as great as the Forte
https://www.stereophile.com/content/amg-viella-forte-turntable-and-12jt-tonearm
In your budget with an excellent tonearm and cartridge of your choice. I have a very similar Garrard 301.
https://www.tonepublications.com/review/the-artisan-fidelity-garrard-301-statement/
Best of luck with your search.
Jim Perry