I was a turntable dealer for many years and am one again. My advice is , yes , tables have gotten better. IF I wanted to change I would look for a good used table. VPIs are good, I sold them for years and am doing so again, but there are others. Different tables have different sets of virtues, try to decide what you would most like to improve. The first question you should probably ask yourself is whether you need a suspended table or not. If you have vibration problems then you probably need one. If you don't the direct coupled tables seem to have a little tighter, faster sound in general. Don't get a direct drive unless it is one of the classic ones with no arm.