Revisit Pioneer PL-71

I have posted a similar thred regarding my PL-71 and people kinda laughed at me. Tonight I’m listening to my PL-71, using the same interconnects on my VPI Scoutmaster. On the Pioneer I’m using a Koetsu Urushi Black. On my VPI , I’m using a Dynavector XV-1S. Using the same interconnects and with a dampened tonearm on the Pioneer, I can hear no difference in the playback, except in spite of the Dynavector touting 1 mv more output, I can hear no difference. I’m saying this mainly due all the naysayers that there’s no way my 45 year old $400 turntable can sound as good a a more expensive TT. Actually the Koetsu’s output is slightly more, in spite of its stats saying it actually puts out 1 mv less. Thats neither here or there. The point I’m trying to make is you don’t nessecarilly have to have a more expensive TT to get better sound. Yes, all my settings have been checked and rechecked on the VPI. The Koetsu actually has a better bass response than the Dynavector, but that has no bearing on my post. I’ve played Steely Dan’s Groucho, to insure I have a good source. BTW, when I first tried the Urushi, it sounded very hollow, but after talking to Koetsu USA, I increased the mass on the Pioneer tonearm and it sounded so much better. Just sayin.