KC Vibe Mark 1

Very nice answers. I don't know which way I would turn for a different turntable. The reason I'm still using the Technics is it is automatic. Not very familiar with turntable models. I see Rega, Rega, Rega but others? I would probably be looking under 2 grand new or used. Cartridge or no cartridge.

I happen to really like Benz Wood SL (and the older L2) - really nice sounding, well balanced, and easygoing for a LOMC. Its 0.4mV output (feels like an honest 0.4) is usefully high, 12 ohms is reasonable for that output, and it’s pretty easygoing and happy with any decent MC phono stage over 60dB, in my experience. The finicky carts I’ve had, other than Van den Huls, have all been below 0.4mV.

KC Vibe should be OK here, though that’s not to say you couldn’t find something you might like more. 

Mea culpa for mistaking the KC Vibe for the TZ Vibe.

I have had.a KC Vibe mkii for about three years.   I was using it with a 2M Bronze and it sounded really good.  

Recently I upgraded my table , kept my existing arm and Bronze

That cartridge was OK but I wanted to upgrade it.  I picked up a LOMC Dynavector and it sounds really good.   

I would definitely consider a new table and cartridge.   Keep the Vibe until you feel that needs to be upgraded.  

I am probably going to move up to a 20/20 at some point.   But for now it has plenty of gain for a .28 mV cartridge.