I own a Thornes TD160 and the best cartridge I ever heard on it was a Grado Sonata Ref wood body ($650). If you want a table that will stay with you forever, I 2nd the J.A. Michell Gyro SE with Techno Arm it is a excellent sounding table. I purchased mine it was a demo paid $3K with arm and have never looked back :-) Call Needledoctor.
Matt M
Matt M