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Quote Originally Posted by frenchmon View Post
Oh I forgot about the Marantz TT 15S1...and looking at the Emotion above reminded me.....They are down to $1495.

Thanks Frenchmon. the guys at Music Direct make a strong case for the Marantz and the 9.1. I will plan some auditions during my trips to larger towns this year
( Chicago and Las Vegas).

Isn't it a shame that we have to go through so much just to audition equipment. There is only one high-end dealer in pittsburgh and he handles only Nottingham. His gear is actually dusty from non-use. He sells home theatre almost exclusively.
The vinyl revolution has skipped a few areas of the country.
By me having a 7.1.....I know the 9.1 will be a very good option. I just love the musicality and pace of the 7.1...it its always dead on as far as speed, and im still using a $99 cart and running it through a on board phono amp. Once I get a much better cart and dedicated phono amp im sure I will be speechless.

The Marantz to my ears, will not be a bad choice either. But I can speak with confidence about the 9.1 because of the 7.1

Good luck! And keep us updated of your findings.

Cheers.