Next upgrade for vinyl rookie

VPI 16.5 definately! Biggest difference in sound and will last forever!

Maybe I can sell my P2 table, use that money plus what I have saved so far and buy the Linn Sondek LP12. What could I get for my table? How big of difference would swapping out tables be compared to a OL arm upgrade?

How big of difference would swapping out tables be compared to a OL arm upgrade?

Do you not know that the stock 250 is already better than the P2? Sell the arm with the table (b/c it won't sell without it), and maybe keep your accessories depending on what you choose as your next table. I don't think the LP12 is a good choice for a rookie, maybe a used P25.

Doing some Tweeks like some mentioned above are a good idea before dishing out more money. Do you have a proper alignment tool? If not, getting the cartridge aligned is the first stop before passing judgement on your current setup.