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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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noromance
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Of course, you could get serious and get a refurbished Garrard in a plinth...
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noromance
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$2.5k for the G. Buy it. Use it. Don’t like it? Sell for what you paid at least!
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noromance
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Mijo has a thing against Technics DDs. The reality is that the 1200G will sound better and hold it's value. However at your price point, you should listen to what you're going to buy. As for arm compliance, at this level, you're probably looking to use a low compliance moving coil anyway. This is where we need more info. Is the aesthetic more important to you than sound quality? What cartridge? What other tables? Is it down to these two? Is the C2600 up to the job of a higher end front end? If you do want to swap arms, maybe a different table is needed?
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noromance
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Technics. I've not heard the Thorens but it's like asking to recommend a BMW M5 or a Maserati Quattroporte.
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