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turntable upgrade?

Though I primarily listen to Qobuz, I have enough albums that I still desire to maintain a good analog set up. As I have upgraded the rest of my system, I'm wondering if my longtime Thorens TD 166 mkII and/or Signet TK5e may be overdue.  Would a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Evo be a noticeable improvement, or would I need to go another step up (my budget would be up to around $1000)?  If I replace the cartridge I'm thinking a Naga MP-110 or AT-VM95ML.  I welcome the thoughts from anyone with experience with these. 

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4hannons
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@xs1137 I had the same Lounge LCR before moving up to a Herron VTPH-2. The Lounge is a good sounding unit.

Tom in Sacramento
mr_m
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The Schiit Sol turntable might be a worthy upgrade for $800. It includes  a Audio Tech. Cart. The Nagaoka MP-110 is a great cart. for the money. Going to MP-150 even better.
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I considered the Sol, but it is not currently offered for sale and I have read that it may be discontinued due to supply issues.

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yogiboy
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How about the new Thorens tables?
https://thorens.audio/turntables/
Here ya go!
https://www.musicdirect.com/turntables/Thorens-TD-206-Turntable
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xs1137 OP
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That looks nice.  Funny how Thorens doesn't usually get mentioned much these days for new turntables. 
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