Don't expect to hear any difference when listening to heavy metal records; most of them have crappy production (for instance, Venom's debut sported one of the worst recordings ever).
My system:
1. Technics SL-1210Mk2 (stock... For now)/Ortofon 2M Red cartridge/Musical Fidelity V-LPS preamp
2. Philips DVP-9000S Cineos SACD/DVD player
3. Audio Analogue Primo Settanta integrated amplifier
4. Klipsch RB-25 loudspeakers
5. Monster Cable Interlink 250 interconnects
6. Roister (that's a Greek loudspeaker company) OFC speaker cables
7. Atacama Nexus speaker stands
Konstantinos.