Picked up a Denon DP31L in pretty good shape a few years back. Purchased a Grado Green cartridge and a Pro-ject phono preamp and was not thrilled by it and put it aside for awhile. Recently came across some of my old vinyl from the late 60's/70's (CSNY, Procol Harum, King Crimson, Alice Cooper, etc) in pretty decent shape no less. Picked up a Denon DL 301 and a Musical Fidelity phono preamp and I am back in the vinyl saddle again. Very impressive. Agree with your comments.
Rich
Rich