What is the best vintage TT for new audiophile?


After many years of ignoring my vinyl, I have decided to wade back into the audiophile pool. I am looking at the Thorens TD-160 s well as the TD-126 MK III but have also seen a Luxman PD121 and PD272. I'm only doing this once, maybe there is something better out there??? If not, what should I pay for the units above?? Help!
Many thx.
skvintage

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Well, the best vintage Turntable is that one which works. When you find a
Denon in top condition, think about it. The old Seiki from Japan normally run
like a swiss watch, but the prices are rising from year to year.
Most vintage turntables are grossly overrated (sonically), all I listened to never
moved my impression to the better, the only exception are some Micro Seiki
(but not all). Why not a modern Well Tempered Amadeus? There is definitely
worse out there (sonically) ...
Or you can try to find a Technics SP-10, they are dirt cheap normally and you
can build your own Plinth for it...