Which turntable is better?

Rega all day.  Pickup a used P8 on The Music Room if you can swing it. Around $3000 w/cartridge.  Wonderful sound, simple, rugged. 

I own both the Technics 1210 GR and a Music Hall Stealth. Both are positively reviewed by multiple sources. Apart from the ridiculous position of the power outlet and RCA cable connections on the Technics ,the table is quite musical and easy to set up. A true 1200 in terms of weight and torque supplied with the core-less motor. Using the Stealth ,my only complaint is the UV sensitive auto shut down feature. Absolutely useless and should be disabled ( a mere rear switch). Not as robust as the GR however a more nuanced sound IMHO. I never used the supplied cartridge in favor of a Hana and a Nagaoka MP300. Obviously I prefer direct drive. 
 The Technics GR2 can be found  within your price range and is a better table than either the Stealth or GR. A much better choice than the 1500c unless you need a built in phono preamp. Regas are sweet but adjusting the VTA  is a chore. Enjoy the ride. 
  

I have the SL-1500C and have no complaints.  Actually, bought it on and paid $900 and it was in like new condition.  Go on Google Gemini and compare the turntables you are considering.  It will probe the daylights out of you, but will help in your decision. 

Can only comment on the Mofi.  After months of research decided to go with the Mofi Ultradeck with MasterTracker cart and am very glad that I did.  Rock solid, dead quiet with incredible detail and soundstage.  Very happy with the purchase.  Best of luck to you.

1st turntable

Not everyone sticks with Vinyl, then there is keep it but only as an option, followed by hooked on vinyl.

How many LPs do you own? 

Jazz, eventually with many Mono LPs?

here’s hooked on vinyl, took me over 40 years to get here

That’s a dedicated Mono Cartridge on the left; rotation of various Stereo MC moving coil in the back; rotation of various Stereo MM Moving Magnet on the right.

I helped a friend with a Luxman PD444, which allows the easy addition of a second arm, it’s a real winner

https://www.audiogon.com/systems/11900

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Arm: I highly recommend a removable headshell, combined with a height adjustable tonearm, because cartridge heights vary from undersized 14 mm to oversized 21mm, 17mm typical, 

and, a true mono cartridge is definitely better for playing Mono LPs (how much better depends on the lp).

You can get a starter system and use it to prove whether you get hooked, move up later, keep a working spare, ......