Looking to upgrade from a Clearaudio Ambient (garrard 301 vs technics sp10?)

Thanks for the quick reply, guys!

 I have an opportunity to buy a Bauer Audio DPS turntable with a Schroeder arm for ~ 5000K. 

What do you guys think?

I think 5 million dollars is a bit too much, but the Bauer appears to be a plain looking yet original design.  If you are getting the Ayre power supply with the Bauer, then this sounds like a good deal at $5K.  This is coming from a direct-drive aficionado.  Seems like an Avid Acutus would be similar in concept and cost, for a comparison.

I haven't heard the DPS table and have only heard the Ambient with a Clearaudio tone arm so I can't tell you if the Bauer will get you what you want. I know that Ayre used to sell that TT so I assume it must be a good one. If you have a chance to hear it before you buy it I would do that. Again good luck.

Have you tried tube rolling? 

Of course, it's more fun to major on the minors.

Looks like you have been at this for some time.
 I looked at your old gear and saw you were running a Tube pre amp
 into a 10 K load and then were ???? blaming the amp.
You have spent a fair amount on your system changing time and again.
Does it seem like a good question to ask even when you think your table / Cart is dialed in what will I have?
If you really ask yourself will I be long term happy?
Am I in a designers fashion speaker contest or simply trying to play music? Could it be just a small change I am seeking? or do I want something much
bigger and long term?
If I were you the loudspeakers is where I would go.
A listen to Vandersteen Treo CT take up the same space and will have a far more cohesive and satisfying music delivery.
 Best,
  JohnnyR
Yes I know I am a Vandersteen dealer
 but promise you its the truth!