How would you rate Luxman Turntable PD121 or PD272

The big belt drives are the ones to get; 300 and 444 if I remember correctly. Probably harder to find.

The Luxman PD272 was one of Luxman's entry level offerings; the PD121 was actually a higher, mid-level model. With the right arm and cartridge you'll have a decent, entry-level rig by today's standards using either one. The PD444 was a unique magnetic direct drive monster. I have one, and I love it. If, or when, you upgrade, go for the models higher in the Luxman chain, i.e. PD444, PD555, PD300. The money will be well spent as you'll have a much cooler looking table than any of the current mid-level units and still sound better than most CD players.

I second everything posted above, except that I have had better luck with the mid-to-high end DD units than with the belt drive 3xx models.

PD-121/131
PD-441/444/555

Back in the 80's, my former PD-441 was a tremendous table for me. Painful memories of selling it to catch the new wave, i.e., CDs. Recently redeemed myself by acquiring a mint PD-444, and if I ever figure out a place to set it up, well, let's just say my expectations are quite high! IMHO, you can't go wrong with a PD-441 or a PD-444.