Analog upgrade

there are also TT setup experts who do in home setups. what geographic area are you in ?

best to you !

Jim

i am a precision assembly Robot in a Lego world…sigh

Lamm = excellent…but at that price level many excellent competitors….

I am a Lamm lies down on broadway Robot

That Lamm is so awesome except you still need a step up because the internal one is garbage. That said, they kinda do you a favor because matching an SUT to your MC cartridge is such a huge improvement from one size fits all.

I'd stick with your dealer and upgrade to a Rega P10 & Apheta 3 cartridge with a phono stage and a platform/rack he recommends.

I would stick with your dealer. The services that a good dealer provides is as important as the equipment you buy from them. Personally I am a Clearaudio guy. Have been for the past 15 years and have never had the need to look elsewhere as far as the sound is concerned. Their equipment are superbly engineered and first rate after sales service. That should be important to you. Having said that you are lucky that your dealer also has Rega tables. If this was me I would first set aside a budget for the Cartridge. I have been using Lyra Delos with the Clearaudio with superb results. I am using Musical Fidelity Phono stage with vintage SUT into Musical Fidelity amplification. See what your dealer recommends for the phono stage. You will then know how much of your budget is left for the table. Take your own table to the audition session and listen to the highest Rega alongside the highest Clearaudio that you can afford. But also listen to the P6 that you currently have. The final decision should be a lot easier using this approach. Good luck and remember its the music that matters. If it does not sound $14K better then you should consider other options.