Lateral or upward upgrade?

Quick question, hopefully

I’m looking to upgrade my turntable. I currently have a Rega RP3 with the Elys 2 cartridge and the Rega PSU.

Would the Mobile Fidelity Ultra Deck with Master Tracker cartridge be a lateral movement, or an upgrade?

Thanks in advance

forestg04-24-2022 1:00pm

audioguy85 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,018 posts 04-25-2022 at 01:04am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'd grab an Avid turntable asap!
mijostyn Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8,570 posts 04-24-2022 at 01:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @forestg , The Ultra Deck is a nice unit but in reality that would be a lateral move. Hang on and save a while longer. Make a bigger jump like the RP10 with a Goldring 1042 or an AT VM760SLH. Up a little higher is the Sota Sapphire with your choice of arm.
russ69 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,497 posts 04-24-2022 at 01:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'm sure some knowledgeable people will chime in but for TTs and carts, I use my dealer. If you have a good dealer, tell them what direction you want your system to go sonically and most likely they will sell you what you need. Without knowing the direction you want to take your system, chances are good that you might get the wrong product.