I have a Shindo setup, and have always been intrigued by going Idler, like a 310 or 401. I have always liked the drive
and control of the Shindo/Garrard whenever I have heard it. However, the Shindo is out of my $ range, and I've can't
quite get up the courage to start up in that direction. At the moment, the Luxman PD 171 AL is the front runner. I will
be hearing that very soon. Their new AL (armless) version allows quite a few arm options. I may step it up and seek
out a listen to the DPS though. I am hoping to land with something that will give me the dynamics and drive that will
get close to an Idler. I think to expect it to be equal isn't quite realistic. Just to put price in to perspective, the Luxman
by itself is $6500, while the Ayre/DPS is $9,000. Of course with Lux I could start up with a Jelco SA-750. I have heard
one other contender, and that was the Dr. Feickert Woodpecker. I thought is was quite good, but I want to hear a couple
of more setups.