@uncrocco The TT will make the biggest difference. I had a Music Hall MMF2.2 with a Nagaoka MP200 cart. Upgraded the platter to a acrylic platter with a MH cork mat running thru a ARC PH3se phonostage. After 4 years of happiness got bit by the upgrade bug, got a Clearaudio concept dark wood with a Satisfy Karden carbon fiber no cart and had my Nagaoka installed. OMG what a change!! I was told by multiple dealers that the wood does sound better than the standard concept and it looks much better. I feel that my system now sounds more organic and natural, has more weight and detail. I'm very happy with the Clearaudio Concept and have recommended it to few other friends as well. Good luck in your TT search.
Upgrade Cart/Subplatter on Rega Planar 2 or Step up to Clearaudio Concept
Debating a turntable upgrade (currently Rega Planar 2 with Bias 2 Cart) and ROI of me either doing a subplatter upgrade (Groovetracer) and Cart Upgrade (Hana EL, SL or Dynavector 10 x5) vs. purchasing a Clearaudio Concept with Satisfy or Satisfy Carbon tone arm with either CA MC or Hana SL.
Is it worth $3000-$4000 investment and better for me to sell my Planar 2 or dump $750-$1500 into upgrades. Curious on opinions. Havent been able to demo tables side by side. Either way moving to MC I would have to get a separate MC phono stage. Currently use the built in phono stage on the MF M5si.
Also open to suggestions as well as Phono Stage suggestions with either scenario.
Current System:
Dyn X34
Musical Fidelity M5si
Rega Planar 2 with Bias 2 cart
Bluesound Node 2