Up grade to a new turntable


Hello FriendsI wish to upgrade my turntable!!My music taste, is 70.s rock, blues, jazz rock, new wave, male vocals etc!!Here in Australia, there only a few turntables available!!, at my price, as I'm on a pension!!, I have mad a list!!1. Well Tempered Labs, reference, with a reference, arm, this is used in mint condition, that has been set up by the importer!! , but at a price $4,000!!, but with a Dynavector 20 xx high output, I'm using  low output, at the moment, on my "Once Analog" turntable!!, so I don't now how it would sound, would the higher output, sound harsh, on my phono stage, in MC, or should I switch to MM??
2.VPI prime scout, at around $5,000!!3. Kuzma Stabi, with basic arm, or if I have the money, a upgrade arm??4. Scu audio, premier, with same arm??Hoping someone can help me, with advice??Many ThanksDavid SpryAustralia
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VTA on the fly is highly over rated and can be detrimental to the performance of the tonearm. On this subject I think Michael Fremer is correct. Set it to 92 degrees and forget about it. Even if you swap cartridges frequently it is not necessary. You can index the tonearms post for each cartridge you use. 
Hold On hshifi!! The Little Loco is a current mode phono stage. Neither the Ortofon LVB or the Dynavector will work well with it if at all. The Little Loco will work well only with cartridges that have an impedance rating less than 10 ohms. 
Davey, I know Donna at Sota personally. Check out their web site. The Sapphire is their best value. If you like I'd be happy to ask if she will ship to Australia. 
Davey, of the group I would go with the Kuzma Stabi and upgraded arm. It really is a great table for the money.