It is not exactly what you want to hear but after decades of using upgraded SL1210mk2 my next step was SP-10 mk2 with EPA-100 tonearm and Micro Seiki CU-500 platter mat.
The old SL1210mk2 can’t compete with SP-10mk2 / EPA-100. It’s another level.
If you want something better you can always find SP-10 mk2 (at least it will not remind you an old SL1200 mk2 series).
The old SL1210mk2 can’t compete with SP-10mk2 / EPA-100. It’s another level.
If you want something better you can always find SP-10 mk2 (at least it will not remind you an old SL1200 mk2 series).