Whether the Pro-Ject/Sumiko ensemble is worth purchasing is somewhat dependent on the asking price. At $200 it's a no-brainer. At $600, you might want to spend just a little more and get a Technics SL-1210 from Musiciansfriend for $400, a KAB fluid damper for $150, and a Denon DL-110 or 160 for $140-180.
