Next step in a turntable upgrade path

I've been using one of these for over 10 years.

VPI Industries Classic 2 For Sale | Audiogon

Probably could negotiate the price lower.

The latest gimbal arm is a drop in upgrade, if so inclined.

Put one of these as a later upgrade for speed control. Superior to the VPI speed management product-ADS.

Eclipse Roadrunner – Sota Turntables

With a  proper setup, LOMC and nice pressing , you'll hear 90% of an uber $etup. That's of course assuming appropriate phonostage upgrade also.  

A new base model VPI Classic will be over double the price, but you won't hear 2X sound quality "improvement."

Look for a pre-owned Technics SL1210 or SL1200GR. 

They are good enough to accommodate $2K+ cartridges. 

Thank you for the recommendation @helomech . Do you know about the various MK versions?

@peterf6 Avoid the 1200 Mk.x's and look at the newer 1200GR2.

@noromance, thank you! Your system is beautiful!