Turntable, but which one?


I have narrowed my search for a “new” turntable to these models:

- TW Acustic Raven one
- SME model 10
- Avid Diva II SP
- Avid Diva Volvere SP (old model)
- Thorens TD 124 (restored completely)

My tonearm is a SME 309 and the cartridge a Denon DL 103M (with sapphire cantilever and paratrac stylus) feeding a ARC PH5 riaa.

Which one would You go for and why ?
farobari
I suggest the SME 10 on top of a Vibraplane. With the SME arm, the new motor
controller, this is a great combination. I owned one and did not find it dark. The
bass is not as great as my SME 30/12, nor is the background quite as black, but
for the price, it is very hard to beat, especially if it is properly isolated. I haven't
heard the other tables in my system, only at shows or in a friend's system, but
too many variables to identify how the tables contributed to the sounds of the
various systems.
This is a personal decision of course, but I wouldn't choose any of them. Why?
None of these has any solution inside which moves the sonic curtain in a way
that one can say, it is definitely better than others.
I would save my money for
- Well Tempered Amadeus
- Oracle
- Townshend Rock 7
Belt Drive : Simon Yorke "Zarathustra S4" (second hand only)
Direct Drive : Denon DP80 (second hand only)
Idler Drive : Jean Nantais Lenco L75 (75lb version)

* -[The TD124] is extremely expensive for a completely serviced model (expecting to find it from $3500 without any guarantee about the quality of restoration). My own beloved TD 124 II costs me a total of 5000euro after restoration and with a great personal effort upon dealing with every detail for almost 18 months).
* -[Reg. your list], I agree with Syntax about your choices and also, I agree that :
* -[If you plan to spend your $$$ for a new TT], there is no better choice than the Amadeus....
BUT
... as you allready have the SME 309 (that is a poor choice for the Zarathustra S4), (and a natural partner for the Oracle), (and your DL103 does not take any benefit from the Rock 7's damping bath), my modified list has become as :
DP80 Vs Delphi Vs JN L75
** My own personal favorite and also my recommendation for you is the DP80 but you have to modify the armboard (reduce the height in an area that meets at least the equal of the arm base). The base of the arm has to pass below the peripheral ring of the motor. This was not a problem for me when I've had the DP80/SME V back in 1990. (My love for this TT becomes stronger over the years, after having monstrous big Belt Drives and so, I've bought it again yesterday!).
** The Lenco L75 is a dinosaur that maybe everyone can resurrect but only the most experienced can bring it to the world class form that it deserves. (I've had my two chances and I've failed). If you have the guts to deal a special order with Jean Nantais, then you may end up with something that is beyond compare.
** Unfortunatelly the Delphi can not match this high level.

Good Luck