I'd opt for new. There are a dozen good candidates with up-to-date engineering and materials: Rega P5, Clearaudio Emotion, Marantz 15, VPI Scout, etc.
I would rather have new, with possibly a dealer to support me, than rely on where I can find such and such an ooold part.........just my .02
I would rather have new, with possibly a dealer to support me, than rely on where I can find such and such an ooold part.........just my .02