In response to several of the above comments. The Rega Jupiter is now available, and is often priced very competitively (both new and used) versus the Planet 2000. As for the above reference to the ELAD preamp, it is an exceptionally fine unit; and there are probably 400 to 500 in existence at present, not 100. However, it only has two inputs (though an external interface box containing more inputs is available at a relatively modest cost); outputs are single-ended only, and if you have RFI problems like I do, balanced will alleviate some of the noise; it does not have such ergonomic features as built-in headphone jacks (again available separately), polarity inversion capability, etc. It is extremely accurate and uncolored, and to those who prefer a more euphonic sound and/or are not familiar with the sound of live music, it may be something of a disappointment.
