Until things settle down and you can actually go out and audition different deck's I would suggest simply updating the cartridge and/or stylus.
For example you could replace your Red stylus with a Blue stylus for well under $200.
For not a whole lot more you could try the Bronze version as these Ortofon's would seem to be a good match for your tonearm (considering that the manufacturer supplies it with the deck).
In these times I would simply go for the Blue stylus, which is said to be a nice improvement (more weight to the sound, et cetera).
Then you would end up (eventually) with a decent backup cartridge with Two usable styli.
DeKay
For example you could replace your Red stylus with a Blue stylus for well under $200.
For not a whole lot more you could try the Bronze version as these Ortofon's would seem to be a good match for your tonearm (considering that the manufacturer supplies it with the deck).
In these times I would simply go for the Blue stylus, which is said to be a nice improvement (more weight to the sound, et cetera).
Then you would end up (eventually) with a decent backup cartridge with Two usable styli.
DeKay