Interesting comments on the equalizer. I have a cheap 7 band unit I picked up at the thrift store that I have never hooked up. I’ll have to give it a try.
Personally I think the Technics tables are as good as any (I have a Technics also). I’ll admit that I’ve never directly compared another brand TT to it, but unless the 2 tables being compared have the exact same cartridge and stylus in comparable condition (and both are set up properly) then I don’t see how one is really comparing the tables themselves.
If the Technics sounds good to you, that’s all that matters.