FWIW, my Project RPM10.1 with Sumiko BB and Bel Canto Phono3 seriously outperforms my EMM Labs XDS1. It's that scary :)
Depending on your tastes, you might also want to consider the VPI Classic. I heard the original with the JMW 10.5" arm which has a warmer sound than the Project.
Depending on your tastes, you might also want to consider the VPI Classic. I heard the original with the JMW 10.5" arm which has a warmer sound than the Project.