Technics SL1000 MK3 (SP10 MK3) performance/value VS modern turntables?


I have a Technics SL1000 MK3 in beautiful condition and in it's lifetime has seen very little use.
I am ready to send it off for complete electronics restoration/upgrade, upgrade the speed control processor module and have the Krebs mods done.  Will cost about $2500.00 to have all this done.

I was wondering how this would compare to what is out there for modern turntables after all the work is done? 
Or, would I be better off selling it, and adding what I was going to spend for the upgrades to a new turntable?
I believe these should sell in untouched condition for at least $5K?  So that would put me in the $7.5K range for a modern table?

For tonearms, I already have:
New, unmounted Moerch DP8
Fidelity Research FR64S, in beautiful condition that I sent off to Ikeda/Japan and they re-wired (better silver wiring, I still have original wires) and completely tore it down and rebuilt/re-lubed.... it's just like a new FR64S.

I think this table would be hard to beat at the $7500.00 price point, but would appreciate others opinion.

Rick

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I visited the Krebs website and found nothing in the price list at 2500$ for the modifications of the Technics MK3 you get to max 1200$ and in any case its modifications do not convince me.
If Technics SP10 owners are contemplating the krebsupgrade they should be aware that there are legal exclusions of liability for any breakages incurred during the modification and that the modifications are irreversible.
I quote from the krebsupgrade website -
Some Legal Items:
All due care will be taken with your precious motor, however there is a remote possibility that a fragile or previously damaged but still functioning part could fail. In the unlikely event of this happening. We will do our best to repair or replace this part but we cannot guarantee a fix and cannot be held accountable for this failure.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If I dont like the upgrade can it be removed?
Due to the nature of some of the materials used the complete upgrade cannot be reversed.

I also see that no measurements or objective tests have been provided to support the krebsupgrade claims. 

Personally if I had an SP10mk3 I would, at the very least, get a full service of the electronics done by Fidelis Analogue that includes an upgraded chip to replace MN6042 that does actually imrpove the original design, and for which Fidelis has published test data supporting his claims.

Dover, Stop.  Why don't you and Richard just have a duel at sunrise.  Water pistols to be the preferred weapon of choice.  As soon as his name is mentioned, out come your familiar attacks.  New Zealand is a beautiful and wide open country, and I am sure there is room for you both.

JP Jones at Fidelis is very familiar with all the various servo systems used by the various modern and vintage DD turntables, and I am sure he would have a lot to say in rebuttal of your issues with the Mk3.  The MN6042 is the primary controller for the motor (not just one of several such parts), and JP's replacement module made from modern SMD parts is a bit superior to the MN6042 in doing that job, but not all that much.  In my opinion, what you are hearing from the Mk3 that you find objectionable has nothing to do with the servo, unless you have been listening to a subpar unit and assuming in fact that you have ever had an extensive listening experience with a Mk3 in your own system.  Do not assume that the Mk3 is just a bigger stronger Mk2.  It's a whole different and more colorless world.  I can say that having owned both and having had them side by side in the same system. 
Lewm - just to be clear

I use to listen to an SP10mk3 just about every night for about 3-4 years back in the early 80's - purchased NZ new, Technics EPA100mk2, and various cartridges bog standard and immaculately maintained by a precision engineer, fully qualified, who owned the largest die cutting machine in Australasia.
Over the last 40 years I've heard it in multiple systems with different arms along with multiple L07D's and many Sp10mk2's which are more common.
The last SP10mk3 I have listened to at length was fully updated with Krebs mods, Porter plinth, SME V12 & Ikeda 407 mounted.

With regard to the servo system I cant understand why you cannot conceptualise that advances in motor controller technology might improve the SP10mk3 significantly. Are you still using the computer you purchased in 1978, if indeed you had one.

As far as vintage audio goes, rare items are now like vintage cars - if you modifiy them chances are you diminish the value. Do you not think that folk who are interested in modding their equipment should be fully informed when making their decision. All I did was point to the website of the modifier, I did not make any subjective statements on the quality of the work or efficacy.
The modifier in question on his website states that the mods are not reversible, and if any breakages occur in the modification process, the modifier eschews any legal responsibility due to the age of the equipment.
I have very low mileage MK3. JP fully serviced. New chip. No Krebs! FR66s arm. Couldn't be more happy and would def concur with the term "endgame". Don't sell it!
Just to clarify...the $2500 I posted earlier is approximately $1300 for electronics/controller chip restore/upgrades and $1200 for Krebs, which I may wait on the Krebs for now.