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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Showing 1 response by petg60

Hi,
i fancy tts with suspension i prefer them over mass alone.
1200G is an improved design to its predecessor with much less motor cogging and a better constructed arm but still inferior to the one that Thorens supply.
Both are excellent tts, more solidity and speed with Technics more balance and air with Thorens.
TD6001 is even fancier with the electronic arm lifter.
You have to listen at both yourself, don't buy something only from suggestions or interviews.