Turntables better than a Wadia 861SE w/ Statement

Agree with the above poster. However I prefer my vinyl setup. I just like the sound better YMMV.

Given your investement $$'s in digital, you'll have to spend quite a bit. Also, do you have a preamp or using the Wadia direct to your amps?

I used to have a Wadia 860, So I am somewhat familiar with the sound you are getting. I can offer some opionions, but there are going to be a bunch on what to actually go with...

I think you're phono stage is your CAT is pretty good. Maybe someone else can comment. But for under 10K...you'll have a ton of options. I'd go for a used SME 20/2 with SME IV.Vi arm...approx 6k. Or a SME 10 and arm...4k. Spend about 2k on a good cartridge, Lyra Helicon, Shelter, something. $500 on a VPI 16.5 cleaning machine, $500 on a better arm cable, like a Hovland or similar.

You have a lot of options in the price range. The Basis mentioned above is also great. The SME 20/2 is a lifetime investment. You may trade cartridges...but the table will likely be a permament resident.

Good luck.