Sent Back the Pro-ject Turntable: What would be the best option in the $1800 range?


I wasn't crazy about the sound quality so I sent it back. 

 chakster recommended this TT:

https://www.crutchfield.com/S-bIi2JMnJMvh/p_133SL1210B/Technics-SL-1210GR.html?XVINQ=GLX&awkw=812097800294&awat=pla&awnw=g&awcr=380681032017&awdv=c&awug=9004477&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_PTgksS_5wIVGYiGCh1ETAyrEAQYASABEgKQLfD_BwE

What are the recommendations of other audiogoners at that price range?

TIA
klimt
I like VPI though there are some quarks with my table that took time to figure out.  I'd go for a used Prime.  

The reason I like VPI is they have been around a long time, the tables are upgradable, the motor is outboard and mine is a monster.  All of this is subjective though as I have only been around my table and a Dr. Feickert.

This is a good deal IMO as well.

https://www.audioadvice.com/vpi-prime-scout-turntable.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlvPH0eHC5wIVB7zACh3KrQi...
Thanks guys!

The vpi is a little out of my price range.

Anyone know what the difference is between these two technics TT?

SL-1200GR  for  $1,699.99

and

SL-1500C for  $1,199.99