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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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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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bukanona
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My 5 cents - Technics doesn't have superior tonearm. Although what I see on new Thorens doesn't look superior either. If to choose only from tonearm point of view I prefer Technics. Better to have anchor than magic wand from Harry Potter.
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stereo5
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To the OP, I am running the Technics SL1200G with a a Mac C2500 and MC302 amp.  The Technics is the best turntable to grace my system. Previously, I had a VPI Prime, VPI Scout, VPI HW III and a Rega Planer 3. The Technics is the best of the bunch and if you just want to listen to records, it is a set and forget turntable. 
ei001h OP
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Has anyone compared luxman to technics? The price difference, for me, isn’t significant for the aforementioned models.
What phono stage are people using for technics that would best mac c2600 
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