I recently picked up a lovely Pioneer PL-518 down at my local record shop. Speed is right on, all controls work well. I carefully slotted and adjusted a new Ortofon OM-5E, and what I have surpasses (by inches) my fully auto Sony. Preamp is one of these, and I like it alright: Phonopreamps.com...

Greetings, head 'ficianados. I'm a long time lurker about to ask the single most obnoxious question you get around here -- but with a twist that will hopefully pique your interest. I am a Grado guy, through and through. Love the staging, the accuracy, the openness, and the "flavor" they give...