There are so many possibilities.
1) I used the TE Microgroove and jolly good it was. I would'nt dismiss going up to the groove as well, it is a step up and there is an upgrade path with that, better power supplies I think. You need to fix on a cartridge first, if you are going to change it, as the groove is tailored to your cartridge.
Consider the K&K phono pre too, I use that myself now and I don't plan changing it.
2) cables from the turntable to the phono pre and to the pre are worth looking at, ? borrow some from the cable company, to save money.
3) Isolation is very important, my turntable, already on a good wall stand, perked up with Stillpoint Ultras
4) Bybee phono bullets, as a left field suggestion. They are supposed to be very good on the cable into the phono stage. Don't use them myself, but do use the speaker bullets, with very good results.
5) getting the set up confirmed, ensuring the table is quite level etc, the first thing to do.
6) Cartridge is always worth considering, but it depends on what sound you like and your budget. I am a fan of Benz Micro and Koetsu, after much experimenting, but that is just me
1) I used the TE Microgroove and jolly good it was. I would'nt dismiss going up to the groove as well, it is a step up and there is an upgrade path with that, better power supplies I think. You need to fix on a cartridge first, if you are going to change it, as the groove is tailored to your cartridge.
Consider the K&K phono pre too, I use that myself now and I don't plan changing it.
2) cables from the turntable to the phono pre and to the pre are worth looking at, ? borrow some from the cable company, to save money.
3) Isolation is very important, my turntable, already on a good wall stand, perked up with Stillpoint Ultras
4) Bybee phono bullets, as a left field suggestion. They are supposed to be very good on the cable into the phono stage. Don't use them myself, but do use the speaker bullets, with very good results.
5) getting the set up confirmed, ensuring the table is quite level etc, the first thing to do.
6) Cartridge is always worth considering, but it depends on what sound you like and your budget. I am a fan of Benz Micro and Koetsu, after much experimenting, but that is just me