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Analog Novice concidering new tonearm, seeking rec

I am currently using a refurbished Thorens TD-160 with original Thorens Tonearm and Grado Silver MM Cartridge. Phonostage is a Space Tech Lab Vacuum Tube P-102, this feeding STL A-102 Headphone Amp with Grado RS-1 Headphones. Rumor has it that better performance can be had by replacing Thorens Tonearm with Rega RB-251 or RB-301. Expensive proposition, since cost of upgrade and installation cost more than used Turntable. Is there anyone with a Thorens Turntable that has tried this? What improvements in sound quality can be had with this Upgrade? Used Dealer offering $500.00 for Upgrade, is the cost/benefit ratio even worth it? I still kind of like the original Thorens Tonearm, and it is designed to match the original Turntable. Would it be worth my while to concider the Rega Upgrade?
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gregm
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Is there anyone with a Thorens Turntable that has tried this?
I had one years ago. Had 2 in fact, one with a RB300 another with a SME 3009/2. I preferred the SME. Both arms are better than Thorens' own (which is OK, anyhow).
Go to vinylengine.com & check out instructions on yr record player, there is a lot of info there.
It's a good TT, by the way; keep it.
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