[ChrisAZ]

After suffering through my usual angst about audio purchases, and after talking to the dealer's turntable tech (rather than a salesman), I chose the Universal. He clearly was uncomfortable pushing anything, particularly considering the price, but at the end of the day he admitted that if it was him he'd get the Universal - particularly if I wanted to stop upgrading. So that sealed the deal - he will also be installing my cartridge. I'll post a review when I receive the turntable.