I have used the Planar 3 and the Thorens 320MkII. Much prefer the Thorens. Fuller sound, deeper bass, nice features such as auto lift at the end of records. The Planar 3 sounds lean and thin by comparison.
thorens or Rega
I'm presently trying to decide which table to use with a Blue Point Special cartridge, the Rega 2 has a Linn Basik LVX tonearm and the Thorens is a TD160, with a floating plater and armboard, very similiar to the Linn LP12, The Thorens table seems very well built I've replaced the Matt with felt, I have a stud mounted wall shelf for stablity.