The urge to tinker is awash. What TT might better mine and why?

Move the rug.... the wife would not approve.... lol

its a pretty old model and dark might be fitting but very detailed with the present cartridge. The shelter 501 it came with did not suit my ears at all

Why not stay with Tom Fletcher's sound?

When I heard the spacedeck (1997), I ordered the Mentor (now Dais). It is notably superior. Pear Audio is also a Fletcher design. I also have the Wave Mechanic power supply - another improvement.

IMO the tonearms were always a weak point, because of limited adjustability. The Trans-Fi Terminator tonearm also works superbly with NA. Don't know if it's still available - you could try.

Both my TT use the Trans-Fi arm, which is going back into production.

  ++++++ what @stringreen

Said..... 2 many gear changers never even break in and optimize before moving on..... and on..... and on

my good friend RV says “ chasing tail “.....

i advise buying room treatments, isolation, laser measuring tool, RTA ( runs on your ipad w calibrated mic) and every Opus 3 test disc....

but hey, I get it

that is not sexy new....

btw enjoy your music posts