If your near the Bay Area you might want to contact this seller and arrange a comparison.
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/turntables-well-tempered-audio-simplex-turntable-2017-07-17-analog
Read the reviews for the new lower priced Technics GR.
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/turntables-well-tempered-audio-simplex-turntable-2017-07-17-analog
Read the reviews for the new lower priced Technics GR.