essrand, I have been with Shindo for over a decade and everytime I consider "upgrading" I listen to a favorite album and thing ..."why bother"... as I just can't imagine a better sound that suits me. I am in the Northeast and have many available dealers of high end equipment, so I have numerous opportunities to listen to some amazing systems, but I keep coming home to what I truly enjoy. Guess I have drank the coolaid, but my only quest is the perfect turntable combo. Recently found a beautiful Garrard 301 and will build it up. Until then, the Thorens TD124s will have to do.