SOTA STAR Sapphire Turntable Care and Feeding

Taking a look at what appears to be the unit you’re describing, you’ll have a fantastic upgrade.

You should have "next level" listening experience just with the cart included.

All things in perspective-it will out perform/equal anything near the expense. Also worthy of going next level phonostage in the future. In the mean time, your existing Jolida is fine.

I’d grab it if I were looking for a new rig for low cost.

Lewm-

Yeah, my reference is off! 

I'm thinking todays cost of things. $1K or so sadly, is "entry" into hearing what the fuss is all about with high performance LOMC.

Regardless, OP will have a SMOKIN setup compared to his current rig.

The listing for your next setup looks like an owner saying goodbye LP playback.

My guess listing isn't getting much traction, which is the reason for that drop in price. You're getting "better" than ALOT of new gear under $10K+?

The Grado is a budget model from the 90's/early 2000s? When you're ready, a $1500+ LOMC/ & $3K+(find something used 1/2) will be another leap in SQ. 

 Hit the buy now button and worry about the little details once it's in your room.

The final outcome will remind you it was worth it.

Too bad.

That was a great price for what it is.

Sometimes you just have to hit the buy now button, THEN

think of an alibi when the S.O. finds out.

" It should be ready in January"

Great way to start the New Year. Enjoy it!

When the bug bites, you can always find a really nice used arm(when you're ready to try a "better" cart) in the listings.