I've owned both of these, currently enjoying the MM7 for four years now, and I feel that sonically the MM7 is the better of the two. I could never get the Thorens to eliminate the "haze" I heard on all my records. The MM7 does not have this property but provides a very clear, focused and natural presentation. Having said that I am using a Lyra Argo i in this table and am very happy with this combo.
