Anyone into quality vintage direct drive?

Steelhead,

While I agree the Thorens 126 is a fine table, I believe it's a belt drive, not a direct drive:

http://www.angelfire.com/retro/clockz/126mk3/TD126mk3.html

Avantgardemzk,

I'm also in the process of experimenting with direct drive. I currently have a Technics SL-1200, which qualifies as both vintage and new, since it's a 30 year old design that is still sold today. I'm going to get mine cleaned up and then fit a Rega armboard on it:

http://www.tonearm.co.uk/dj_technics_armboard.htm

to see how my RB-250 sounds with it. Easy, cheap fun!

Dear Avantgarde: Technics SP10MK2, Denon DP-80 and 75.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.

vintage denon and yamaha.....in some cases, lenco......you just ditched a classic though, so don't expect sonic revelations though going direct. my goldmund studio is great, but never blows any of my belt drives away

What would the disadvantages of a direct drive table be. I am selling my belt drive rig to upgrade to a new rig and during the down time thought about getting a vintage table to play with. I have seen some nice direct drive tables for excellent prices, but not sure if I should pull the trigger based on some comments I have gotten. Considering Teres just unveiled a direct drive model the concept can't be all that bad. I'm sure price point is a factor, but in any case what would be some top direct drive tables to consider, vintage and other.