What's it worth?

I would check first trying to change the cartridge on your SME3009, that arm needs a High/Med. compliance cart. not the low compliance denon 103; you might change your mind after that. And I agree with czarivey, without hearing both I would prefer the Luxman/setup.

I have no doubt you guys are all giving me good advice and the Luxman is the one to keep. I'm just thinking it would be better served in the hands and ears of those who could appreciate the differences. All of my albums are from the music of my days 60s & 70s and we still love it but the quality from the source vinyl after 40-50 years does not lend itself to the quality you are after with all the HQ stuff available today. The one part I can't fix is my old ears so please try to understand the time has come to let some things go to those who still can hear and enjoy. I see cartridges going in the tens of thousands and it would not make a nickles worth of difference to me and my ability to hear. My advice to all of you Audiophiles would be use it before you lose it and there will come a time when you also need eye glasses to read the labels. I went from Helicopter jet engines over my head during Vietnam right into law enforcement and being the weapons range instructor for the next 30 years with high power gun blasts every day. My most used word from the English language these days is "What" and I know it seems harder for you to understand than it is for me.

Do you still have the Luxman ??

Have you decided to sell the Luxman? Price?

Yes, I still have the Luxman but still have not determined it's value. I am open to offers but I refuse to ship it so it would have to be picked up here or near where I live. Tri States where NY, NJ and PA touch, Port Jervis, Middletown or Monticello NY area.