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Reference System TT - Dr. Feickert Analogue or Sota

Putting together a reference system.
Recent equipment purchase: 
Linear Audio Zotl 40 power amp
Don Sach's pream & phono pre
Spatial Audio Lab X5 (open baffle speakers)

Seeking input for a turntable/tonearm/cart upgrade to complete the sysytem. Narrowed TT choices to Dr. Feickert Analogue (Woodpecker or Blackbird) or Sota Nova VI? Tonearm being considered: Kuzma Stabi S12, Thomas Shick, Wand Master. Cart: Kiseki Purle Heart NS SB, Koetsu Rosewood, less expensive choices - Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC Star ES, Sumiko Starling, dependent on TT/tonearm choice. I currently have and have had for a number of years, a VPI Scout & Benz Micro L2 cart & an ASUSA Tube Phono-Pre (it is kit). 

Listening preference 70-80's R&B, jazz (traditional & contemporary), soft rock infrequent but listen to most music genries at some point. 
Hopefully, there'll be those familiar with the noted TT's, tonearms and carts to provide input. Finding audio dealers in my area to audition the equipment choices I'm considering is a big challenge, if not impossible. This is my first steps from mid-fi into high-end equipment. Respect the discussions of fellow audio lovers. Your input, insights and experiences input is greatly appreciated.

Still Bill              
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wah8dy OP
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My apologies, I failed to indicate my budget for TT, tonearm and cart is $20,000 - $25,000 max. millercarbon's sugestion for the Voyager TT appears to be an excellant suggestion if I had an unlimited budget. That's not the case. 
Thanks for the input. 
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Jperry. MC indicated he had a OL Sovereign/Enterprise with a Black Goldline cart. Hopefully MC will weigh-in at some part. Cheers.
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Thanks to all for your invaluable insightful input. Millercarbon, took you advice and researched Origin Live turntables. I’m now considering in the mix. Why did you choose Sovereign over Mark Baker’s suggestion of the Resolution? What is gained sonically? I’m considering Resolution, upgrade to multi platter bringing it close to Sovereign level performance. Match with Enterprise arm and Purple Heart or Blackline cart. I found a dealer in PA to audition Origin Live. Interested on take Resolution vs Sovereign.
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