You only live once. Soon, you'll have lots of records and will always be buying and selling mediocre budget tables and losing on the transactions. Save up and get a Technics SL-1500C and Nag MP150.
Have a U-Turn turntable with Ortofon 2M Red cartridge. Upgrade cartridge or turntable???
I have a basic U-Turn Orbit turntable with Ortofon 2M Red cartridge that was included. The Ortofon cartridge is good but is sounding worn; and, therefore am considering a Denon 110 high output MC cartridge which will work with this table. . The table sounds good, but at high volume, I can hear a old level hum, and build quality is just OK. I am thinking of upgrading to a Music Hall's "Classic" turntable with its "Spirit" cartridge at $599.00 ( which is their in house spike I never seen reviews about this table and cartridge combo ) This is just my initial consideration and far from final;, but, I will gladly consider any recommendations in the same price range in the $500-$600 price range.
Thank you, and stay healthy and stay home
S.J.