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Technics or Thorens, need suggestions

I've been looking to get into Analog for quite some time now. So long that I've been collecting Vinyl with a dream of finally getting a nice TT.  Analog is an uncharted territory for me. I've been researching on my free time and have come up with a couple possibilities. 

Thorens TD 1600 
Technics 1200G

Budget is around 3-5k without a cartridge . I have Mcintosh C2600 which I intend to use for phono. 

I like the aesthetics of Thorens much more than Technics. 

My research showed that Technics is a superb TT for the price. How do these two compare? 

my systems: Mcintosh MC452/C2600/Sonus Faber Elipsa
                     mastersound 845 integrated/ diapason adamantes 3
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ei001h OP
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I've heard and seen the Technics 1200G and yes it looks and feels much better in real life. I haven't heard anything else and likely won't be able to. I'm in a position to get a new G for 2,5k, it's an open box about 1 month old. 
Alternatively, I can get a Luxman PD-171A for around 5k, or PD-151 for 3,2k both almost brand new. 

How does Luxman G compare to the Technic models ? 

To be candid, I am not crazy about the looks of Luxman either. I'd Love to have a wood frame but will not sacrifice quality. 
ei001h OP
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Ill get a dedicated phono sometime later, so I'm not restricted to Mac for a long time. Any comments on luxman vs. technics vs. thorens? Also please consider the prices I can get on Luxman and technics. 
ei001h OP
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Has anyone compared luxman to technics? The price difference, for me, isn’t significant for the aforementioned models.
What phono stage are people using for technics that would best mac c2600 
ei001h OP
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mijostyn:

If it's well made why is considered garbage? It's more expensive than Thorens TD 1600 (3k on BH photo website) but similar to TD 1601 at 4k. I'd Love to buy American if there is a good competitor for the Technics G. My only problem with technics is aesthetical 
ei001h OP
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Looks like technics G is much more preferred here than a similarly priced thorens TD1600/1601. 

What about a higher priced Luxman TT? I could probably swing another 1-2k for luxman if it’s better sounding. I can’t audition a luxman though. 
I think I’m gonna get the G based on overwhelming positive reviews from this forum. Still curious about the luxman comparison though. PD-151 for about 3,2k, brand new open box, and 5k for the higher version almost brand new. 
Should I still go with the G? 
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