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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!!!


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jmcgrogan2
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+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.
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masterplan OP
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It's settled! Thanks everyone!!!!!!!
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masterplan OP
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Update: I just got my new scout 2 with VTA and anti-skate on the JMW 10 and it's like night and day! It doesn't even sound like the same shelter 501 III !!! Thanks again for all your input!
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jmcgrogan2
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Congratulations! Enjoy your new table/arm!
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masterplan OP
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Thanks!!! Have a great weekend!
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