A few more pointers: to a preamp and specialized turntable. I have tried neither, although have heard the output of the Esoteric and thought it good. Specialized Preamp: Souvenir EQS MK2 http://www.kabusa.com/sound_restoration.htm Specialized turntables http://www.esotericsound.com/table.htm#d_turntable models Regards, David Williams williams@xxxxxxxxx