In the summing up I thought was very poignant that the words "decent records" was used. I sometimes read turntable reviews and wonder sometimes if I am missing something, ie the bass was more detailed, controlled etc. I am not sure if I am supposed to appreciate this using my aged Planar3. I have tinkered in the past changing cartridges, tracking weights etc which do make noticeable changes, sometimes very noticeable but I would have to compare this turntable to mine I assume to really hear the differences, and that is not going to happen.