Yep, transferring my mindset back to upgrading analogue kit, particular arms & carts reset my expectations. As for the Jade on
eBay, I decided it was too much of a faff to get it re-done by David Giffen. Also digital is a far bigger part of my listening these days, mainly due to idleness and just putting RP on to wile away the day. CD and especially vinyl tend to be reserved for when I'm in the mood to concentrate/focus.
Dealer turned up with it around 4pm, and it sounds better than it did in his dem room, very, very happy with the result.