Listen to some solo piano on both tables if you have the chance. The Rega tables I've owned simply can't stablize those sustained notes/chords the way the rock-solid direct drive Technics can.
Go with the Technics SL-1200Mk2. The tonearm may be nicer on the Rega, but all that MDF junk (pardon me, Rega folks) and no ability to adjust azimuth or VTA (sans aftermarket parts) leaves a whole lot to be desired, in my opinion.
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