$1,500 is more than I've spent on any of my bikes in my entire life. You can get a very nice bike with that budget.
Is there a reason you are not interested in steel or titanium?
I'm in the same boat you are as far as proportions and height. "Regular" bikes fit me much better than "women's" bikes, and cyclocross geometry (or on bikes from the 1970's-80's "sport touring" geometry) seems to fit me beautifully.
From a geometry standpoint, are you willing to try riding a steel Surly Cross Check (size 52 or so) just to feel the proportions? http://surlybikes.com/bikes/cross_check_complete/
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