All, thanks for your feedback and input - very helpful.
ghdprentice - where did you find info that the Klimax DSM includes a phono stage? Perhaps the new Organic does, but not the previous version - per everything I’ve read. The Akurate DSM I had prior did include it. Also curious about why you moved from VPI to LP12. The other table I’ve been thinking about is the VPI HW-40.
All in all I’m leaning towards the Luxman. Will get the chance to hear both next week. I’m lucky to have a couple of Linn dealers within driving distance, so set up issues/concerns can be addressed by them.
ghdprentice - where did you find info that the Klimax DSM includes a phono stage? Perhaps the new Organic does, but not the previous version - per everything I’ve read. The Akurate DSM I had prior did include it. Also curious about why you moved from VPI to LP12. The other table I’ve been thinking about is the VPI HW-40.
All in all I’m leaning towards the Luxman. Will get the chance to hear both next week. I’m lucky to have a couple of Linn dealers within driving distance, so set up issues/concerns can be addressed by them.