@xagwell Your Linn has a great upgrade path..Karousel and Radikal along with either a Kore or a Keel. Karousel is the first in line, then Keel or Kore and lastly the power supply. Having said that, a top end Basis is where i would go next if going away from a Linn. Not a model like the 2001 or even the 2500, but 2800 Signature and up. Very pricey upgrade but one of the few tables that I have heard that can give slightly more SQ than a LP12 Klimax ( mainly due to the ability to have a Vector or Superarm 9 arm). The Linn LP12 is hobbled at this level by the Ekos SE arm and its weak phono cable.
New Turntable Direction
It's been a long time since I sought the opinions of the community. I have been a happy Linnie for 20+ years stopping after upgrades with the Ekos, Cirkus, Lingo, and suspension. I still have my Shelter 90X. A recent upgrade inquiry resulted in approximately 6K investment in my table and this just doesn't seem to make sense considering it's age. I have considered investing the 6K in a new table and staring all over. I have initially looked at Oracle, VPI, and Basis in part because they have been around for as long as I have been doing this. For what it is worth my phono stage is still a Rhea. So what do you think new table or another Linn upgrade and if new table what brand? As always I appreciate your feedback.