What component to hang on to?

@yogiboy "So what’s wrong with warmth, richness and lushness?"

As I always say, that's why they make vanilla AND chocolate.

Along the lines of my beloved Jadis DA60, there's absolutely nothing wrong with warmth, richness, and lushness.  I'm a big fan, in fact.  However, there's a limit to that for me, and many components go too far in that direction.

Me personally, I'd think about such tables as Michell, Rega, Technics, or SME.  I've owned both a Scout and Classic turntable.  Audio friends I've known moved from their HW19 to both of them when each was introduced.  I heard the change, and they most definitely fell into the camp of upgrade.  With my VPIs, I just never could wring the sort of excitement out of them I hoped for.  So if anyone also shares those feelings, I'm here to say don't drive yourself crazy, maybe another table would best serve you.  But I'm certainly not against another VPI, and think a Scout, Classic, Prime, etc. warrants consideration if the OP prefers a presentation that steers towards that sound

Personally, unless you are going to make a killing selling off your components at top dollar, I'd keep them all!
I realize I didn't answer your original question however my many years of experience took over unless you have a demanding better half that you have to please ;-)

Keep the VPI ... We all have a love/hate relationships with our TT's and when you find one you love .... Keep it  !!! 

Given I was in a position to have to trade audio dollars for living support dollars, I would either sell all the equipment or keep; 1st the TT as it will retain most of its current value over time and most difficult to replace (provided you are smitten by it), and 2nd the cables. Amplification and speakers can be considered towards best synergy and return on investment when rebuilding new system. Cables can be swapped out as complimentary to new system.

Thanks, all. Based on everyone’s advice, I’m going to hang on to the VPI and start shedding the rest. My wife insists I don’t have to because we might not be in the financial position to ever rebuild it, but I disagree: there’s always financing :)

I do like the VPI’s warm sound. In fact, the AZ’s balanced it out quote nicely and the Hegel kept everything glued together. That Hegel is a gem, btw. There’s a bunch on Audiogon now as the 160 is discontinued and being replaced by a new model.

Btw - how about Oppo not making products anymore? What’s up with that? My 105 might be the last component I sell.

p.s. - cheers to @trelja for the most engaging post here.

pps - @instllouis - I'm in St. Louis, too. Would you be up for a listening session before things start going? I still have the AZ's until June.