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Thinking of upgrading
Go For It.  If nothing else, it'll at least impress the chicks.  
Dynavector XV-1S
If you want to go cheaper route - send to Steve at VAS Audio.  He's one of the best.  Lots of discussions on this topic at Agon if you search.  Good luck. https://vasnyinc.com/  
WRT Cables (Chen audio labs )
Another user of WRT cables.  I currently have the WRT XLR interconnects as well as the Energy Pump power cables in my system. After break-in of almost 50 hours, I can say that I could not find much difference between my existing interconnects and ... 
Audio Research Owners Worried?
There are multiple threads going around indicating that Audio Research has filed for bankruptcy.   
All Stocked Up and Nowhere To Play
Great for frisbee.  
Record Stores NYC
Take the subway to Union Station - it's walking distance to Academy.    
Was I Expecting Too Much
Another thought - for $16k +/-, I'd look into the Stabi R and Kuzma 4P - there are good Kuzma dealers in the greater Los Angeles area where you might be able to audition the table/arm.  At that price point, the tables are pretty comparable.  
Was I Expecting Too Much
^ Nonsense.  It's opinions like @russ69's that degrade the value of customer service. I don't think it's too much to ask for a demo - some dealers just don't want the headache of setting things up.  The same dealer had a pair of trade-in speakers ... 
Admitting my error…
Records are the bomb.  Buy what you can afford and buy new - that's the best way to start a collection. Used records on Ebay/Discogs are mostly disappointing. Used record stores are also inflated in price, but I enjoy frequenting them on weekends ... 
Sold a component and bought it back, am I nuts?
You are what we would call a "Rocket Scientist" in the audiophile world.    
Brooklyn Turntable Setup
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/tt-techs-in-nyc-brooklyn/post?highlight=Mike%2Btrei&postid=1260523#1260523  
Looking for Tonearm Advice/Suggestions
The Kuzma 4P (9 or 11) costs more, but definitely worth considering.  Both are end game tonearms and will work well with your table and Lyra cartridge.  
How to Upload Photos in a post?
 
Need some help with Analog,Just Learning
The Sumiko Low MC cartridge has an output of 0.5 mV - that should be more than adequate for the Allnic 1202 which has a max MC gain of 72 dB.  Some good info in article below - https://www.audiophilia.com/reviews/2018/11/28/allnic-audio-h-1202-ph... 
192 khz/24 bit Albums on Qobuz
@ptg30 - it'd be awesome if you could share your list.