my Garrard 301, with Dobbins Plinth, was a real beauty. i also had a Dobbins plinth’d SP-10 Mk2 and a Mk3.
the Garrard is to the right in this now 7 year old picture;
http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/mikel/the_Beat_joins_the_tt_family_(1_of_1).jpg
and the Artisan Fidelity versions of 301’s, or Thorens 124’s or the Technics SP-10 Mk2 or Mk3 are real works of art.
so i’m saying classic mechanicals, but modern ’retro’ plinths make for a classic looking, but great performing turntable.