A properly set up, restored Thorens is almost impossible to beat. Search the Stereophile archives and download Art Dudley's recent restoration of his personal unit. Honestly, the pace, pitch and power from the Thorens is almost unmatched. Take some time with it, you didn't mention what type of arm your using on the Thorens, but a nice 12' Ortofon, or SME would sound right to me. Patients!, you have everything to gain here.
