Hi Andrew,

Now that seems like an offer too good to refuse. Let's wait till after Xmas, I need to fine tune the Mike New bearing/stiffning plate/Cu composite platter and SME V before I let the Timestep go. I've only just got the whole thing set up and working so I want to listen to some vinyl before I embark on another batch of upgrades. How does back end of January sound??
Sounds good to me, matey - that's a plan, then!

I've been dying to compare the Timestep HE to the SR5, so now's my chance. Full review on their various merits to follow...

Btw, I've just taken a few new shots of the Techie - this time off of the rack, after fitting the new Oyaide PA-2075 DR tonearm cable to the Jelco:



















Marco.