Whenever I have upgraded a turntable, my vinyl system does sound better but it has been more or less depending on the cartridge.
My first good turntable was a VPI Traveler II and the sound was incredible. After a few years I wanted to upgrade and I bought a Technics 1200GR.
Compared to the VPI, the GR changed the sound accordingly for each cartridge-
1) Ortofon 2M Black. Slightly more energy and dynamics, speed stability and pitch were greatly improved. Sound was more neutral and transparent. Overall a good improvement.
2) Dynavector DV20X2L. I did not notice that much improvement with the Technics. The Dynavector was an excellent match for the VPI.
3) Audio Technica ART9. Absolutely huge improvement. Stunning.
Bass was lower, much better defined and had more impact with the GR.
Dynamics and drive were much improved. Speed and attack increased dramatically. An incredible combination.
My first good turntable was a VPI Traveler II and the sound was incredible. After a few years I wanted to upgrade and I bought a Technics 1200GR.
Compared to the VPI, the GR changed the sound accordingly for each cartridge-
1) Ortofon 2M Black. Slightly more energy and dynamics, speed stability and pitch were greatly improved. Sound was more neutral and transparent. Overall a good improvement.
2) Dynavector DV20X2L. I did not notice that much improvement with the Technics. The Dynavector was an excellent match for the VPI.
3) Audio Technica ART9. Absolutely huge improvement. Stunning.
Bass was lower, much better defined and had more impact with the GR.
Dynamics and drive were much improved. Speed and attack increased dramatically. An incredible combination.