Just an update - Richer sounds had one for sale at �149 (vs �349 RRP) so seems a no-brainer. I'll let you know how I get on with it.

500.2, 518, 568.1, DSP5000 (24/96), Manticore Mantra T/T, Rega RB300 Arm, Sumiko Blue Point Special MC Cartridge, Musical Fidelity X-LP Phono Stage, AKAI GX-95 MK-II Reference Master Cassette Deck & Marantz ST-17 Tuner