Best TT and cartridge combo used under $1500?

My BAT pre has a built in phono input. MC cartridges are no problem, for the Benz Wood SH I sold was a high output MC cartridge. Are the Gyro SE and the VPI HW-19mkIV both about the same vintage? I'm leaning more towards something newer. I came close to pulling the trigger on a Project 6 Prospectek or whatever it's called, but decided to do a bit more research, beginning with the forums for suggestions.

I fig'd many of you have assembled some very musical systems on a budget. I could consider acquiring a table only for now and add a cartridge later, but the TT must come with an arm. It's been slim pickin's on the ads this week. I see a Basic 1400, but that's too old for my liking. Thanks to all for the input.

Jrtrent, I appreciate your comments. The Marantz-Benz combo was very nice and satisfactory to any normal person without upgradeitus.

Rega's glass platter design doesn't impress me in the least. I know the P3 is a popular table in its price range, but a P3 would be a step down from the TT15S1, IMHO. The only reason for selling the Marantz was to invest into something more aesthetically pleasing both in design and appearance. I wasn't crazy about the tonearm of the Marantz, but it worked perfectly.

I'm probably still attempting to recover emotionally from having sold my Zeta tonearm a decade ago that was attached to an Oracle Delphi. I had $1200 into that setup and now a decade later I'm seeing new stuff that couldn't touch that former combo.

I have no apprehension buying anything "used" as long as I feel the seller is being honest about the item being sold. There's too much depreciation in new gear for my pocketbook to justify buying new, for as soon as it's opened it's used. Although having a warranty would be nice, but in 15 years I've yet to experience issues with acquiring any used gear.