How about an ED127? very well priced and if you serach this forum they are getting good reviews.
They are Chinese made, f7.5 with 952 FL TRIPLET with dual speed focuser!
Link -
http://deepspaceplace.com/ed127.php
Link
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=52271
Link
http://www.singastro.org/viewtopic.p...5b80d5c3d4ad87
Priced within your price range too.
Hope this helps.