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Phono preamp evolution
(ca 1968) Sony TC230 tape deck phono input (built-in)(1973) Kenwood receiver phono input (built-in)(1977) Hafler DH-101 phono input (built-in)(1984)Tandberg 3002 preamp phono input (built-in)(ca 1985) Monolithic PSb(ca 1995) Creek OMB-8(2006) Vacu... 
Personal turntable/cartridge evolution
RCA mono luggable (1960-2000) (still have, but inop)Garrard changer (1960-1970)ELAC Miracord 620 w/AudioTechnica (?) cart (1970-1977)Rega Planar 2, Audiocraft AC300C, Grace F9L (1977-198X)cart changed to Grace F9E (198X-199X)Rega Planar 3, RB300, ... 
12" Tonearm What Have You Heard & Recommend?
Actually the 312 has been available for some time, just not imported to the U.S. (but has been available as a special order item, according to the distributor). I ended up getting a Scheu Tacco for my Garrard 401; not a 12", but (IMO) a better cho... 
Personal turntable/cartridge evolution
1970 ELAC Miracord 620 w/ADC cartca 1976 Rega Planar 2, Audiocraft AC300C arm, Grace F9L cartupgrade to F9E cartca 1985 Rega Planar 3, RB300, BluePoint Special2006 Garrard 401, Scheu Tacco, Grace F9E (in progress...) 
Questions about SACD vs.analog for classical music
With the Sony S9000ES in its stock form, you haven't begun to hear SACD (or even redbook) at its best. Allen Wright mods probably my first recommendation, followed by ModWright (for a different, not necessarily better, approach).(Note: I haven't s...