I have been on the hunt for the best turntable I can buy. Any suggestions?

I went ahead with the Beogram TX. I’ll post some pics and maybe a video to make all the negative people in this forum shut up.

If you want to sell your Technics SL-10 let me know! 

ive heard of that - is it worth checking out?

That is why I mentioned it in lieu of anything else. I didn't realize the budget issue. Given that, I suspect you'd have been better off having your old Technics serviced out. You can't buy much of a decent turntable these days for $450. The SL1200G is a $4000 machine. 

OK folks, let’s shift gears and help him get the best sound out of his TX.
we can be a welcoming community if we desire.
to the OP SoundSmith is a good source for info on checking your table, etc...
enjoy the music, the journey.
jim

When I 1st read this I was going to suggest checking with Fremer to see if his AirForce TT was sold yet. Anyone know?