Don't want to add too much noise to the thread .
Sirspeedy,
I just bought the said German turntable recently and it's a major purchase for me, biggest in fact so there was some emotion invested in the decision. I obviously took your earlier bracketed words to heart and reacted as i did.
I do have to agree with some of your points regarding the element of hype with some new products on forums or publishing but that's nothing new i guess.
Despite what you said, i would like to think i have a life off the forum as i was busy with my young family and doing other non hi-fi things today.
Jasper
Melbourne,Oz