Hi, having had for several years, an XX2MKII, first on a Scout Signature, and now on a restored Garrard 401 and Dynavector 501 tonearm, and also having had a Dynavector P-75, I suspect you'll get more bang for your buck by upgrading your phono stage. I sold my Simaudio Moon LP 5.3 with outboard power supply to a fellow that has a Scout and a P-75 phono stage. He was blown away with the difference in what he hears now, as opposed to with the P-75.
That may be more than you can afford, but there are many good phono pres that can be had for $750, or thereabouts.
That may be more than you can afford, but there are many good phono pres that can be had for $750, or thereabouts.