I'd say a non-beaten up Technics SL1200/1210 maybe? Not sure how much these go for in Canada but it's a well proven, hassle free design that 'just works'.
Stuff like Thorens I've never been a fan of, I consider them extremely overpriced for an AC motor in a particle board plinth.
Stuff like Thorens I've never been a fan of, I consider them extremely overpriced for an AC motor in a particle board plinth.