what exactly are you struggling with on the set up.... I'm very experienced with set up, and documented my own struggles with a Performance SE / Verify combination (see link address below)... but will tell you that the struggle is absolutely worth the effort and it can be accomplished with a little patience.
http://musicianshotsheet.com/news-reviews/spotlight/99-audiophilia-vinyl.html
http://musicianshotsheet.com/news-reviews/spotlight/99-audiophilia-vinyl.html