I am a huge fan of my Townshend Rock 7, which I have paired with a Moerch DP-8 arm. Great stuff. Robert Greene's reviews capture the sound of these nicely.
What turntable next?
After getting back into vinyl a year ago and totally enjoying it I am looking to upgrade my current turntable. I bought a restored vintage Thorens 125 Mk2 with a brand new SME M2-9 arm and Rondo Ortofon MC cartridge. I know the Thorens is a very good setup but since I haven't listened to a lot of TT's I am looking for a significant step up in sound. I would be open to belt, idler and direct drives. New or used is fine. Budget $5000 - $10,000 (includes table & arm)