Get the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (399$) or the newer Debut Carbon DC (449$). In stock everywhere and it's not too terribly much more than the U-Turn upgraded model.
It seems the Wow+Flutter of the U-Turn winds us measuring about twice as high as specs (tested on multiple decks), and that may be something you care about.
The Carbon comes with the well regarded 99$ Ortofon 2M-Red installed, which is standard fare on even the 999$ and 1500$ VPI turntables out now.
(I have been looking to buy something for the past year, and after reading everything and talking to friends who have heard lots of stuff, it seems these are the way to go, especially since the U-Turn is a few months out.)
**BRENT**