Bryans,
How much software do you have? You may want to consider the cost of that if you don't already have a good size stash of LP's. You already have a superb phono stage (I have one, too)so you're all set there.
Nothing wrong with VPI, but there are many other tables in the price range that you indicate. My own opinion is that by the time you upgrade your LP12 you would probably have spent close to the cost of a new table. Also, do you have any floor issues that would cause problems for a suspension table? There are some really good suspension tables out there that would easily best the LP12. In this category I'm very partial to Basis. I'm between tables and have started the process of deciding what will be next purchase. Like you, I'm looking at non-suspended but I'm also looking at much higher mass. Tables like Galibier, Teres, Avid, Acoustic Signature, etc. I'm just offering something to chew on.
Good luck,
Dan
How much software do you have? You may want to consider the cost of that if you don't already have a good size stash of LP's. You already have a superb phono stage (I have one, too)so you're all set there.
Nothing wrong with VPI, but there are many other tables in the price range that you indicate. My own opinion is that by the time you upgrade your LP12 you would probably have spent close to the cost of a new table. Also, do you have any floor issues that would cause problems for a suspension table? There are some really good suspension tables out there that would easily best the LP12. In this category I'm very partial to Basis. I'm between tables and have started the process of deciding what will be next purchase. Like you, I'm looking at non-suspended but I'm also looking at much higher mass. Tables like Galibier, Teres, Avid, Acoustic Signature, etc. I'm just offering something to chew on.
Good luck,
Dan