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New TT, current Clearaudio...

I have a Clearaudio Champion with a Rega RB300 arm and a Benz Silver HO MC cartridge. I know it's not the flashiest turntable, but it has served me well for the last few years. Since the time I bought it EVERYTHING else has been upgraded.

Here's what I'm thinking... I sell the Champion the way it's setup today and add another $1500-2k. Big question is, what should I buy for about $2200-$3000 used?

Rest of the system:
Audio Physic Avanti III
Pass XA60.5
PS Audio DirectStream DAC
PS Audio NuWave Phono
Cardas Clear from DS to amps and Clear Beyond from amps to speakers. AQ Carbon for I2S from NuWave to DS.
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jperry
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Replace your tonearm with a drop in replacement. An upgrade from Clearaudio, Origin Live, Audiomods or a used Basis Vector (if it fits).

You should also put your turntable on a Symposium shelf, or something similar.
jperry
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One of the best upgrades I made was changing out a Rega arm on a Basis turntable for a Basis Vecror arm
jperry
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@audiojan 
I would be interested in hearing about your results if you upgrade the tonearm.

Best Regards,

Jim Perry
jperry
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... and it will not improve the rest of the arm. Take a look at an Audiomods
jperry
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I thought you had a budget of $1,000 - $1,500. The most expensive Audiomods is about $1,000
jperry
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They are a direct order from Audiomods. Another alternative is Origin Live which may also be a Rega drop in replacement. You could check with a dealer on this.
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