Hello,
I like the idea of the Nagaoka MP110. I have it on one of my turntables. $150 is not a lot to spend to have a nice sound. I have a Schiit Mani pho preamp. It works well with the Nag. But I say pass. Too light. Another option is replace the stylus on you 2m blue. That might cost less than the Nag MP110 cart. Both are elliptical. Skip the Rega p2. It’s about the same as what you have with a worse cart. Save up. You can read all of these forums for ideas. You should skip Rega to get adjustable VTA. This is very important not just for fitting but also for dialing in the sound. You have to use shims with Rega. If 600 hours says your cart is dead then replace it with the same thing or the Nag MP110. Save the $850 and more for your new table. I would say the VPI Prime scout. I think you could get one used for $1700. This will cover you for a long time. For the phono preamp I am going to suggest the Sutherland TZ Vibe for $1400 with a new MC cart of your choice.
I like the idea of the Nagaoka MP110. I have it on one of my turntables. $150 is not a lot to spend to have a nice sound. I have a Schiit Mani pho preamp. It works well with the Nag. But I say pass. Too light. Another option is replace the stylus on you 2m blue. That might cost less than the Nag MP110 cart. Both are elliptical. Skip the Rega p2. It’s about the same as what you have with a worse cart. Save up. You can read all of these forums for ideas. You should skip Rega to get adjustable VTA. This is very important not just for fitting but also for dialing in the sound. You have to use shims with Rega. If 600 hours says your cart is dead then replace it with the same thing or the Nag MP110. Save the $850 and more for your new table. I would say the VPI Prime scout. I think you could get one used for $1700. This will cover you for a long time. For the phono preamp I am going to suggest the Sutherland TZ Vibe for $1400 with a new MC cart of your choice.