I went from a SME10 which is an excellent table for the money to a
Feickert Blackbird and it was better, fuller bass all though the SME had a Triplanar and the BB has Thales tonearm.
The got a SL1200G then SL1210GAE sold the BB
SME Model 15 MK2 vs Feickert Blackbird or Firebird or Sota Millennia Eclipse
Considering possible turntable upgrades. I have an SME IV.VI arm from about 10-15 years ago and an older Sota Star Sapphire table with vacuum hold down.
Option 1 - SME Modem 15 MK 2 with new motor
Option 2 - Feickert Blackbird or Firebird
Option 3 - Upgrade my Sota to a new Millennia Eclipse
Thank you!