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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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sandthemall
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I have the 1200G.  It is amazing.  The aesthetics are just a little too familiar to all of us but, as an industrial designer, I do have to say that it is a classic style and will always be.  For what it's worth I was looking to get a better looking TT...but since buying it, I have pretty much upgraded all my components and need to admit that it still looks better than anything on the rack.

You appreciate all the love that went into the 1200G everyday you use it.
The arm and gimbal are stellar...it's a medium mass arm that will work with so many carts. almost 2 years on mine without a hickup.

You won't be sorry with a 1200G.  Too bad you can't listen to the Thorens and the Technics side by side.  I'll bet the Technics will put it to shame.
 

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