due that is the reason i sold my techn ics, the torque motor isn't strong enough, it's too much like hard work.
trust me i have used stanton st-150's and vestax pdx 2000 and they are far superior.
im looking for some new decks at the moment, and i may be thinking of buying some new Kams ( don't laugh !! ), their top of the range turntable - is the business, really strong torque and everything else aswell. and for a good price.
http://www.kam.co.uk/products/turntables/prod6.htm
i can pick these up for 480 for the pair including postage, includes carts and styli aswell.
got a stainless steel chassis, i think they look great. much better than any of the decks out on the market.