Upgrade of the Analog Side

Right now I have a MMF-7 I bought used with a Goldring 1042 cart. I also have a VPI 16.5 cleaner, and a Mac C32 preamp (I am using the integral phono preamp). I am ready to move up and am prepared to drop some coin. First I need a phono stage. I have looked at the Lounge as a first stop. I don’t have any real feelings about the replacement table or cartridge. Based on my experience with the record cleaner and the comments here I am really interested in a VPI turntable. I have always liked the Ortofon Cartridges.

I have my C32 connected to a Spectron power amp and a pair of Polk Audio LSI 15’s.

I liseten ten to jazz, rock, blues, country, and classical in that order.

The closest audio store to my house is about 150 miles.

Any advise for a solid state guy???