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Sota or Technics

Hello all, first time post here. 
I am in the market for a new TT under 2k. I've narrowed it down to the Sota Comet and the Technics 1200GR.
Going to use a $300 to $500 MM cart. 
System consists of NAD533 TT (currently). NAD pre amp, Cambridge Phono pre amp, Mac 240 amp, TDL compact monitors. 
Sota i like as it uses the 330 tonearm, is built in the states, solid rep, solid support, is pleasing to the eye.
Technics I like as it's built like a tank, seems more plug and play has a good rep and looks good too. (more bells and whistles, both positive and negatives there)
Obviously they are different in some ways. Direct drive vs belt etc..
Was wondering if anyone had an opinion either way on either deck. Greatly appreciate any feedback.
Thank you
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chakster
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Technics for sure
vegasears
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I'd love to mate the two together, SOTA with it beautifully crafted wooden plinth and the Technics statement 1200g.
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My friend owns the Technics 1210GR and he highly recommends it!  @rauliruegas Why would you recommend the 1200G when the OP has a budget under 2 grand?
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rauliruegas
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Maybe he could stretch his budget, the magnesium tonearm is worth to have it.

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I would love the 1200G. but full disclosure I'm also trying to budget for some new or new to me loudspeakers. I love my TDL's but it's time for a change. My hope was to upgrade TT and speakers for around $4 to $5k. 
I mostly listen to jazz, big band to some fusion, Rock of all kinds. 
I like that both the Sota and Technics are daily drivers if you will. I mean no offence to any of the upper crust players. 
I look at it this way. I have a wonderful Triumph that I don't drive often, great car, fun to work on, fun but scary to drive. I also have a mildly modified Mazda MX5 and drive the snot out of it. Guess that's the long winded thought process. 
I worked in a high end store back in the early 90's. 
Glad I found this site, reminds me of such good times. 
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