Rega's "no VTA" thing has always bugged me, and shims just seem tawdry. I've been considering replacing my vintage el-cheapo Linn Basik/Akito table but it sounds so good I can't seem to let it go...it doesn't do anything wrong but...hmm...however, the Pro-ject "classic" is on my short list along with Music Hall's MMF 7.3, 9.3, and the Clearaudio Concept...still...my Basik is simple and works...and the Akito is said to be sort of a great arm (I think they still make a version of that thing).
