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Technics or Thorens, need suggestions

I've been looking to get into Analog for quite some time now. So long that I've been collecting Vinyl with a dream of finally getting a nice TT.  Analog is an uncharted territory for me. I've been researching on my free time and have come up with a couple possibilities. 

Thorens TD 1600 
Technics 1200G

Budget is around 3-5k without a cartridge . I have Mcintosh C2600 which I intend to use for phono. 

I like the aesthetics of Thorens much more than Technics. 

My research showed that Technics is a superb TT for the price. How do these two compare? 

my systems: Mcintosh MC452/C2600/Sonus Faber Elipsa
                     mastersound 845 integrated/ diapason adamantes 3
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noromance
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$2.5k for the G. Buy it. Use it. Don’t like it? Sell for what you paid at least!
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chakster
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I’ve heard and seen the Technics 1200G and yes it looks and feels much better in real life. I haven’t heard anything else and likely won’t be able to. I’m in a position to get a new G for 2,5k, it’s an open box about 1 month old.

This is amazing price for "G", go for it before it’s too late. It’s $4k new.
$2500 is superb deal for SL1200G ! Don’t sleep. You could even sell it for higher price. 


Alternatively, I can get a Luxman PD-171A for around 5k, or PD-151 for 3,2k both almost brand new. How does Luxman G compare to the Technic models ?

My Luxman PD-444 is Direct Drive from the 70’s, i have no idea about new LUX, never tried.


To be candid, I am not crazy about the looks of Luxman either. I’d Love to have a wood frame but will not sacrifice quality.

You can have a wooden frame on your G if you wish too, but it’s a custom made, see what people can do with older cheap technics, the frame is very easy to made.

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noromance
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Of course, you could get serious and get a refurbished Garrard in a plinth...
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andysf
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Technics 1200G for $2500?  Buy it!  I doubt you will be unhappy with it but,if you are, you can resell it for no loss.  If you want a wood frame built for it, there is a free plan for one on the KABUSA website.  Any carpenter could make one for not much money.
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