Turntable dilemma.

That would be a sideway step. Save your money and get SME. Now that would be a true upgrade.

Thanks for all of the advice. I'll try a different arm. I have the chance to pick up a LINN BASIK LVV arm or a Rega RB250. Do you think these would be a step sideways? As for cartridges, I have three to choose from. A Lyra Lydian, a Dynavector DV20x and a Clearaidio Discovery which is on the tonearm now mounted to an Audioquest headshell. Thanks again.

If you want to step out of the box take a look at the Transfi Salvation TT and Terminator arm. It was an eye opener for me.

Keep what you have and upgrade to a better tonearm. Years ago I had the MMT and it was no ball of fire. BTW I own a VPI MK3 and I think it is a great table but I really think a better arm would be a great upgrade.

Is there something wrong with your Micro Seiki? You must know that it is a very good table. I would change the arm and add a top of the line cartridge if you don't have one now..

Both the VPI and Oracle are good tables. Of the two, the VPI with TNT platter is probably the better, price being equal. I have owned both, and while I prefer my Oracle Delphi V to any VPI, it is much more expensive. You might also look for a SOTA Star or Sapphire of the same vintage. They are all comparable in sound quality, with the VPI and Sota more geared towards bass and the Oracle more towards mid/hi.

Both the VPI and Oracle are good tables. Of the two, the VPI with TNT platter is probably the better, price being equal. I have owned both, and while I prefer my Oracle Delphi V to any VPI, it is much more expensive. You might also look for a SOTA Star or Sapphire of the same vintage. They are all comparable in sound quality, with the VPI and Sota more geared towards bass and the Oracle more towards mid/hi.