If the Thorens is working up to spec you will be hard pressed to beat it with a $1000 *new* turntable. Are you using the stock tonearm? Perhaps consider mounting a SME or other tonearm. Check the Vinyl Nirvana website for more options to hot rod your TD-166.
turntable upgrade?
Though I primarily listen to Qobuz, I have enough albums that I still desire to maintain a good analog set up. As I have upgraded the rest of my system, I'm wondering if my longtime Thorens TD 166 mkII and/or Signet TK5e may be overdue. Would a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Evo be a noticeable improvement, or would I need to go another step up (my budget would be up to around $1000)? If I replace the cartridge I'm thinking a Naga MP-110 or AT-VM95ML. I welcome the thoughts from anyone with experience with these.