If I can make a suggestion - before you upgrade, try a Herbies mat on the 5.1. I have never heard a mat make so much difference on a turntable. Not that it's not worth upgrading, but just give the Herbies a shot. You also might want to replace the stylus. The Goldring it came with is not a bad MM cart at all and it deserves a fresh tip if you want to get back into vinyl.
Need Advice On A New Turntable Upgrade
I am wanted to replace my Pro-Ject 5.1 turntable with a better turntable.
I have started listening to vinyl again after years of digital only.
I have a dealer locally that carries VPI, Acoustic Signature and Oracle.
Trying to keep it under 5000,00 including cartridge.
The VPI Prime I was looking at seems to be a great turntable but it is pretty wide and I would have to modify my audio rack which is not a big deal and I am not sure I like the motor separate from the table (I have a cat). I liked the looks of the VPI Classic, a few are still available but discontinued. One dealer I know was very critical of the VPI but I cannot find anything bad about them besides his opinion (he carries Acoustic Signature but not VPI but he is a very reputable dealer).
The Acoustic Signature seems to be a nice turntable. I was looking at the WOW XL. I used to have an old Oracle Alexandria but long gone. The Oracle have some new models but not sure I like the lighted base. I have a LFD Integrated amp and LFD phono stage and Harbeth 30.1 speakers.Any help on a turntable among these or another I might have missed and a cartridge would be much appreciated.
Thanks.