Seeking opinions on the Luxman PD151 and EQ500 combination


Merry Christmas to all!!

Interested in feedback on the Luxman PD151 turntable, MC5 cartridge and EQ500 equalizer phono amp combination.  Several years ago I got back into the music scene and bought a Project S-Berycxx with a Sumiko Songbird cartridge.  Combined with that I added an Audio Research PH-9 a couple years later.  I have enjoyed vinyl more than I thought I would and have a nice collection Jazz music, primarily.  I'm considering adding the above Luxman set up but before I do, would love feedback from fellow Audiogoner's.  Currently, I feel that my weakest link is my turntable but my PH-9 makes it sound so much better.  

My current set-up is Audio Research 160S amplifier, REF6SE pre-amplifier, with Wilson Alexia V speakers and 2 REL S812 subs.  I have a Grimm MU-1 Streamer and a Nagra Tube Dac with separate PSU. I use Roon exclusively and have subscriptions to Qobuz and Tidal.  Cabling is mostly Transparent Reference with some Audience Front Row and Black Cat cables as well.  I feel that my digital section is superb, for me, but would like to take up my turntable and analog section a notch.

Appreciate your insights in advance. 

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Vintage Knob is also valuable for vintage turntable information.  This gives me an opportunity to add to my previous statement about the underwhelmingness of the ARC PH9; the Luxman EQ500 is sure to outperform it, in my opinion. Furthermore, you can consider a TT and a phono stage to be two entirely separate items. 

@elliottbnewcombjr 

yes that’s the correct cartridge and I’m looking at both pieces and will move on from my Audio Research PH9.