Until the new Technics 1200 is released later this year, I would go with a Stanton ST150 at $600. Yes, I know it is a DJ table, but I have been using one happily in my main system for the last year. You will need to swap out the cartridge (go inexpensive like a Shure 35C or ramp up to a Denon 103) and provide your own preamp, but it is quite the turntable for the money.
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ST150HP
Rich
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ST150HP
Rich