It is a trueism in high end audio that at certain point you have to pay more money for small improvemnts but better sound. I was in the same position as you awhile back, I had a Linn LP12 table with a good arm and cartridge but I wanted to improve the sound. I listened to the VPI Aries and the TNT with the JMW arm and went with the Aries, JMW arm and Grado Reference cartrigde. While not light years better than the Linn setup a definite improvement in my system. I think it all comes down to if you want to spend more money for a 10 -20% improvement. To get a dramatic improvement over your Rega, you will have to spend big bucks. Listen and deceide if the improvement is worth it for you. Good luck.
Upgrade Rega P25 to VPI Aries? Advice?
I own a Rega P25 with a Benz Glider, & frankly I love it; it's been my re-introduction to vinyl. However due to having an advanced case of upgrade obsession, I've been considering buying a VPI Aries with one of the JMW Memorial tonearms. How much of an improvement would this be over the P25? How critical would a stand &/or isolation devices be with the Aries? Any advice would be appreciated; btw I'm using a VTL 2.5 preamp & phono stage. Thanks!