VPI Scout "tweaks"


My analog rig consists of a Scout with JMW-9, Dynavector 10X5, SDS, Sutherland Ph3d, VPI turntable IC, and Gingko Cloud 9. I have the geometry set via MintLP. The rest of my system is comprised of Vandersteen 2Ce sigs, Rogue Magnum 66, Anthem MCA-20 and Audioquest Diamondback IC's and Bedrock speaker cables.
It sounds really good so my question is...are there any upgrades/tweaks that will make a definitive improvement, short of buying a new table? I have about $1k to spend. Thanks in advance.
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Why not upgrade the 10x5 to a Karat with that $1000? I think you'd get more bang for the buck that way.

Bob
If my money I spend it on the Trans Fi Termintor arm This arm is crazy value for money and will eaisly outperform any of the VPI arms; you be suprised just how much difference this would make
Apparently VPI is switching to an aluminum platter for the Scout. What difference this will make I have no idea.
Add a used Shelter 501 II ($450-$525) and swap out the VPI IC's for something not so lifeless sounding. I like Harmonic Tech IC's. You could upgrade to the JMW 9 Sig arm too.