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A plethora of turntables - help needed!

So my son managed to jump and land on my old Thorens TD 145, so I’m now in the position to buy a new turntable. I was (ironically) going to live with the Thorens until the kids moved out and I could get a Linn LP12.

I own two amplifiers: Rega Brio 2 and NAD 3020 and a pair of Proac Tablette 50 Signature speakers, though I am willing to get new/bigger speakers as well.

I’ve narrowed down my turntable options to these (currently available with prices):

Systemdek IIX (Ortofon OM 10)
$465

Linn Axis (Basik Plus tonearm)
$400

Linn Basik (Akito tonearm)
$150

Thorens TD280 MKII (Linn K9)
$290

Rega Planar3 (Linn K5)
$380

Thorens TD2001 (Sure V15 MVR)
$464

Braun PS-500
(Auction)

Thorens TD166 mkii (Goldring)
(Auction)

I prefer a neutral sound, the less fuss the better. Any help from this sub is most appreciated!
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I am familiar with Linn Decks owned by myself and friends.
A Linn owner friend also owns a TD 124 that has modifications carried out on it.
I introduced this friend to a Lenco GL 75 that I gifted to them and this become the go to TT until they purchased a SP 10R.

The Lenco GL 75 is a worthwhile addition to your list, it has a great following where methods on modifications to further the performance are easily discovered, even though it is a different drive system, being an Idler Drive and not Belt Drive it will be a very good experience to share in.
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