Vintage ARxb turntable. Refurb or replace


Hello fellow music lovers. I am asking advice as to whether I should refurbish my vintage 47 year old ARxb turntable or replace. I primarily stream Qobuz through a Bluesound streamer 
and McIntosh MA7900 and SVS Ultra Towers and subs. I have an old record collection but rarely use my TT as it has a hum that needs attention. My question is Refurb or replace. I figure Refurb may cost 3-600 and a budget to replace is 1500 give or take. Sentimental value is high as I bought this TT new in ‘76 after recovering from a severe case of Guillain Barre Syndrome and is the last part of my first major purchase (long gone Marantz2270, AR2ax speakers. I do not plan on changing my streaming habits as I love finding new music. I also used my album collection for a Jazz radio show many years ago and the studios needles were unkind to my albums. Thank you. 
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I suggest: Take a photo of that TT, put it on the shelf with a photo of the Dr's who made a difference, then ceremoniously toss it!

Direct Drive, Quartz Locked speed, New or Vintage, if you like wood look probably Vintage. There is a new Denon wood direct drive, perhaps others.

If Vintage, I would ask specific advice here first.

New Cartridge. I would stick with MM unless you already know about MC, it's a tricky and pricey world I just learned/entered.