For emaidel -- I have really enjoyed reading your comments, insights and stories about the great Stanton/Pickering company.

I do wonder, however, as great as the XSV-3000 was, how do you think it compares with some of the better carts today -- the higher-end Ortofon MMs, for example (2M series) or with some of the MCs. Is it still competitive, in your opinion?

And, too, do you think my match of this to the Linn is satisfactory, or problematic?

Thank you,

Pete