Keep the Thorens and get a better mc cartridge. At least a Hana SL ($750). Among my many TTs I have a 125 with a Rega RB300 arm. Can't beat Swiss precision!
Technics SL-1500C or SL-1210GR
I haven't owned a direct drive table since the early 90s when I sold my Kenwood. I thought I was getting out of vinyl at the time for the "perfect sound forever". I'm thinking I might want to check out a current model to compare to my TD-125 mkII. Has anyone used both of the two referenced tables? I don't need the pitch control feature. I don't need the built in phono stage of the 1500C.