New turntable or new cartridge?


Hey all! I've had a vpi scout w/acrylic platter/jmw9/sds for 10+years now with a dv xx-2 then a shelter 501/3 (most recently). 

I'm gonna spend up to $3,500 and want your opinion: 

new cartridge like like a koetsu goldline black?

OR

new TT like a vpi scout 2 or prime?

thanks!!!


128x128masterplan
I went from a Scout to a Prime and I love it.  The bass is deeper and the music seems quite effortless and just flows.  I am using the same cartridge (ZU/Denon DL103) and the Prime definitely sounds better.  I would go for the new turntable first.  The 3D arm on the Prime will probably put new life in your older cartridge.
+2 on the new table/arm.
I'm also enjoying a Prime, after owning a Scout for a couple of years.
I'll 2nd all of @stereo5 comments about it.

Also, I can't imagine there being much of a benefit to putting a $3,500 cartridge on a Scout.