The Thorens TD 180 is one of the the newer models and would be worth fixing as long as cost would stay below around $300. Otherwise, the older Thorens TD 125, 150 and 160 would be preferrable as they were more solidly built and seem the be still good value for the money. (I own a TD150 as a second table which is really nice).
Also, dependent on the wear on your cartridge it might be worth considering a new cartridge, e.g. the Shure M97XE for about $70-90.
The Creek OBH 8 units are decent for around $120 and there are many new phono amps out there at good prices: Bellari tube stage, Hagerman Bugle, Jolida JD9 to name some of the current favorites on Vinyl Asylum. The Black cube is well reviewed too.
Good luck and enjoy,
Rene
Also, dependent on the wear on your cartridge it might be worth considering a new cartridge, e.g. the Shure M97XE for about $70-90.
The Creek OBH 8 units are decent for around $120 and there are many new phono amps out there at good prices: Bellari tube stage, Hagerman Bugle, Jolida JD9 to name some of the current favorites on Vinyl Asylum. The Black cube is well reviewed too.
Good luck and enjoy,
Rene