Well Tempered SIMPLEX or Rega RP6

Gotcha, and no doubt the Amadeus is quite special. I just thought since I have an Amadeus in my main system, maybe be a little more adventurous for my second system. I really like the looks, push-button speed setting, and cue lever on the RP6. Those ease of use features fall in to what I am looking for in a second system. However, its near time to pull the trigger, and I know best sound is #1 priority.

Hi Shakeydeal- I believe you can, but not sure if I will get it. I have certainly gotten used to not having it on the Amadeus. How are you liking the Benz on the Amadeus ? I think that arm works with a pretty wide array of cartridges. I see your wall mount setup. I will be wall mounting this time, and am intrigued by the springs you are using. Are they the one's from Geoff Kaitt's company, the Co. name escapes me....

Thanks for your opinion Allhaildawg. Not sure if you caught it earlier in this thread, but I have an Amadeus in my main system. I am used to, and don't mind the lack of a cue lever. I can't argue anything that Mr. Firebaugh has done to extract this much performance for under 3K. I do think it would be cool to have the Rega's PB speed setting @ Cue lever in the 2nd system. I have only heard a Rega on an unfamiliar speaker once, which is the reason for this post. So you compared the Simplex, to Versalex, but no Amadeus...? May I ask what phono stage you are using w/ the XX-2 ? The phono stage is the last thing I have to buy to wrap things up here. FWIW, I am heavily leaning WT here, and plan to pull the trigger before X-mas. Thanks again !