Turntable Upgrade Advice


Hello all!

I am considering upgrading my Clearaudio Concept TT in the near future to something a little more substantial. I have a short list at the moment, so was wondering if anyone has any insight into these and whether or not they would be an upgrade worth the investment. 

1. Michell Gyrodec SE with Technoarm 2 ($5445)
2. Transrotor Darkstar with RB-330 ($5635)
3. Transrotor ZET 1 with RB-330 ($6365)
4. Nottingham Hyperspace with Ace-Space arm ($6590)

The Nottingham and ZET 1 are 'stretch' possibilities that are technically a little above my budget.

Mostly listen to Jazz on vinyl, but do play a variety of genres occasionally, if that makes any difference. 

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Will you consider used?

Will you consider buying TT without arm and buying arm separately?

Interested in having TT with 2 tonearms?

This JVC 2 arm CL-P2 plinth is sold, but they are around from time to time. Awesome 7 layer plinth.

https://www.ukaudiomart.com/details/649402362-victor-jvc-clp2d-rosewood-plinth-for-tt71-tt81-tt101-direct-drive-turntablerare/images/1737855/

these Luxman PD-444 have a rear track system that allows 2 tonearms, rear left can be long, right side regular length. Start with 1, add a second if/when desired. I helped a friend buy the TT and two separate micro-seiki 505 arms, it's a very simple looking TT, but quite solid iron plates, unique reduced load DD motor,...

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649982315-luxman-pd-444-direct-drive-turntable/images/4468871/

Anyway, new, used, separate tonearm, multiple tonearms?

btw: I always advocate tonearms with removable headshell, so you can have a few headshells with a few cartridges mounted ready to go, i.e. MM Stereo; MM Mono; MC

Here's a beautiful (to me) Micro-Seiki 2 arm table I never saw before, arm on right is the arm I mentioned, Micro-Seiki 505. Easy arm height adjustment

Last photo shows it DOES have a dust cover. 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/195207470272?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338381866&toolid=10001&customid=e124ddf2-f364-11ed-c0b4-323639306464