Handyman, it’s your money, your ears and your equipment. Do WTF you want. Their are a lot of experienced audiophiles here with the ego to match. Trust me, they make mistakes too. I love my TT and I get gut punched every time I tell someone here it’s a Linn. What I can say is that changes in the TT really can make a noticeable difference in SQ. For me, it was the power supply upgrade. Hugenificant difference. Changing to audioquest leopard TA cable improved SQ to me. And all these smaller changes to my TT have (I think) magnified the difference that my TA upgrade (EkosSE) and cartridge upgrade ( Lyra Etna) made. You have a good cartridge assuming stylus and cantilever are in good shape. There’s never 1 fix and I believe in the synergies of components so make it a process to enjoy and learn from as you search for that SQ that YOU want.
Looking for the best moving coil cart that is around $5K used
I currently have a Dynavector drt xvs1 and am looking to upgrade. In my experience, the TT has little to do with the sound. I have a $400 Pioneer PL 71, and It gives me just as good of sound a my VPI-Scoutmaster . I’m looking for a used moving coil cart around $5K. I like clear sound, not too bright, but very articulate and good tight bottom end. Please give your suggestions and why. BTW my phono preamp is a Rhea Signature with new low noise tubes. Sounds great, just looking for the elusive unicorn