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MMF-5: Cartridge upgrade or new table

Hi all-I have an MMF-5 with the stock Goldring cartridge. I'm looking to upgrade my analog playback, and I'm wondering whether to invest in a new cartridge/tonearm for the MMF-5, or whether I'd better better off with a new table, perhaps something by Rega, Clearaudio, Pro-ject, in the $1000 and under range.

If you do suggest upgrading the tonearm and cartridge on the MMF-5, specific suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks much,

Douglas
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Thanks for the suggestions. Regarding the phonostage, I'm using a vintage Scott 222c, which I'm told has a nice phonostage. I have no real basis for comparison, however, since this is my first analog setup.

I already replaced the mat with Herbies.

Regarding the Grado Platinum, do you suggest a tonearm replacement as well? I gather I'll hear most of the improvement from changing the cartridge, but again, I'm new at this game.

Thanks again-your help is invaluable.
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