Based on your list. I would look for a used Scout. One sold on eBay last week for $1025 w/ arm. Or a new/used Clearaudio Emotion - I think that ElusiveDisc still has blue units for $1,199.
One of my favorite vintage decks is the Oracle Alexandria. Sounds great and is relatively easy to setup. Depending on the tonearm, should be available for under $600.
I have had (and still do have) several vintage Thorens decks, and I would have to say that I just don't get the all the hype. Mechanically complex w/ (generally) horrible arms. The exception is the TD-126 - a great unit but they are still a bitch mechanically and electronically.
There are many great old decks out there: many of the 70s-80s Japanese decks can be had quite reasonably. A friend of mine has a Yamaha PF-800 and it sounds pretty good. Or just do the easy thing and buy a new or used Technics SL-1200/1210. Not a super high-end deck, but sounds great for the price and you can probably sell it for what you paid for it if you get a good deal.
Good luck
One of my favorite vintage decks is the Oracle Alexandria. Sounds great and is relatively easy to setup. Depending on the tonearm, should be available for under $600.
I have had (and still do have) several vintage Thorens decks, and I would have to say that I just don't get the all the hype. Mechanically complex w/ (generally) horrible arms. The exception is the TD-126 - a great unit but they are still a bitch mechanically and electronically.
There are many great old decks out there: many of the 70s-80s Japanese decks can be had quite reasonably. A friend of mine has a Yamaha PF-800 and it sounds pretty good. Or just do the easy thing and buy a new or used Technics SL-1200/1210. Not a super high-end deck, but sounds great for the price and you can probably sell it for what you paid for it if you get a good deal.
Good luck