I use it for 8 months.
what I liked in the first with this unit was a "face it" it is beautiful, and automatic shutdown at end of travel, and also the product of what the cell is installed.
yes I try a thorens 166 mkII and I like it at all.
it is a bit expensive to buy for a vintage platinum but it is well worth it: the look, the various advanced technologies.
yes well if the mood takes me one day as I buy a turntable without a problem.