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Thinking of an upgrade for my turntable system?

I recently acquired about 200 bucks to spend and I want to spend at least some of it on getting an upgrade.

My current system:
Denon DP-300F with Built in Pre-Amp
Shure M97XE cartridge
NAD C315BEE integrated amplifier
Wharfedale Evo-8 speakers (bookshelf)

which part of my system should I upgrade? I'm planning on buying something off Needledoctor. My budget is 200 dollars, but I'd rather not use all of it, and I'm also iffy about buying vintage.

thanks!
toxicwaterfront

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toxicwaterfront OP
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unfortunately, I live in an apartment with my parents, so room treatments aren't really an option at the moment. I just have my set up in my bedroom.

Thinking about it now, I think the only thing I could upgrade is the cartridge and/or needle, because everything else cost over 200 dollars anyway.

Would it be better to get a JICO SAS needle or to invest in another, better, cartridge? I'm not extremely fond of the Shure's neutral sound, I was thinknig of getting something a bit more ... exciting especially since I listen to a lot of fast-paced pop punk/punk rock on vinyl.

any suggestions? and thanks in advance :)
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