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Cartridge upgrade?
I haven't seen a lot of people post about owning either of those cartridges, so your chances of hearing someone's impressions of both are probably slim.  Here are some things to consider.  Your turntable is probably the weak link in your analog ch... 
Can the need for novelty and change be mitigated by rotation?
I have about 12 sets of headphones.  They all sound different, and there are different things about them that I enjoy.  It's nice to have options.  Of course in my main system, most of the components are a lot bigger and a lot heavier than a set o... 
I need more Power Scotty !!!!
I've tried out some Emotiva gear, including their older monoblocks, and like most things in life, you get what you pay for.  They are OK for home theater, but I wouldn't want my two channel system powered by Emotiva.  There are so many better opti... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Bowie - David Live 
A great balanced R2R ladder DAC: Mhdt Lab Balanced Pagoda
I have the MHDT Labs Orchid, which I like very much.  I also have an Aqua La Voce S3, which is also NOS R2R, and so far, my favorite DAC that I've tried.  Having said that, not all delta sigma DACS suck.  I really like the way my TEAC NT-505 strea... 
A great balanced R2R ladder DAC: Mhdt Lab Balanced Pagoda
The Pagoda has a chip - it's the PCM1704 R-2R.  However, it's a different kind of chip than delta-sigma DACs.   
Replace my Marantz AV7702mkII?
For example, does the 2 chan pre need to be on when watching a movie? I think so, but that means a tube pre is kinda out of the question, since it would burn through the tubes much quicker.Your amp(s) will connect to the preamp.  The signal is rou... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Bowie - Lodger 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The Who - Live at Leeds deluxe edition 
Help me complete my stereo system (Harbeth, ClearAudio Concept).
Sweet! I hope you enjoy yours as much as I have mine. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Sophia Pfister - S/T. I don't remember who recommended this but it's a nice EP. It came signed by the artist. 
Help me complete my stereo system (Harbeth, ClearAudio Concept).
You might try Gig Harbor Audio.  They are a Harbeth dealer near Seattle.   
Whats on your turntable tonight?
I have around 2,000 records and have been culling them also.  Many duplicate copies of the same title. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@reubent I'm continuing to play grade and add records to Discogs as time allows. It's going to take a while, but I've rediscovered some things in my collection that I probably haven't listened to in a few years, like that one :) 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The Very Best of Booker T & The MG's