Just received my Turntable (Denon DP 61F) and it looks brand new which is amazing for a 25 year old table. However, it could sound better. It has a Shure TXE-SR Tracer cartridge which, I believe is part of the problem. Also my preamp in my receiver could be better.

Does anyone have an opinion on the Audio Technica AT120E?

Also, does any know of a phono preamp that outputs digital. There are many that output digital through a USB connection, but that doesn't work for me because my preamp only accepts coax or optical.

I would appreciate any suggestions on these two issues.

Thanks