Turntable recommendation

I get tremendous enjoyment out of my (now classic?) old Technics SL-1200 MK2 with an Ortofon Red cartridge. Many on this forum insist that anything less than a mega thousand TT (only belt drive accepted) equipped with a MC cartridge feeding into a multi thousand-dollar phono amp will pass muster, As they say, let your ears be the arbiter. You are operating in the same price sphere as myself. Unless you are a golden ear, lots of great options out there for under $1K, all in.

If you want new with warranty a Schiit Mani (phono preamp) and a Rega P1 (it comes with a decent cartridge) would run around $750.

I listened to the P1 last year when I was demoing a pair of speakers and liked the sound through a Rega integrated/phono amp.

The Mani is positively reviewed.

Fluance decks (less expensive than Rega P1) seem to be well received, but they lack VTA adjustment which would make them a no-go for me (others don't seem to mind).

DeKay

U-turn audio makes reasonably priced turntables that always get good reviews.

As someone who listens to 95% or more vinyl, I have to say that if you’re currently used to streaming and CD, unless you’re committed to a significant investment I think you’re setting yourself up for a disappointment.  Vinyl on a budget is pretty much an oxymoron today.  That said, vinyl can also become an obsession and provide a musical experience like no other (IMHO), but it does come at a steep price.  Best of luck to you whatever path you choose!

Thank you all. Food for thought and some great choices. We'll see where it leads.