Turntable Upgrade: What Sonic areas will improve?

You should check out a used VPI HW-19 for the warmer sound you are looking for. BTW: I see a nice HW-19 Jr.with an AudioQuest arm and a Grado Platinum cartridge on Ebay for $595. I don't think you would go wrong with that setup.

Wow I think this is the best response to any of my audiogon post. Thank You.

OK then if an upgrade will help improve the things I am most interested in seems like the right move. I really don't want to go the new arm for table route. Still to new to this to start drilling arm holes plus just don't want the hassel. I also may pay someone to install the cart.

Yes the VPI 19 looks exactly what I am looking for but the seller does not want to Ship. I Originally wanted this table but the used prices seem to be a lot higher now then a couple of years ago. That is why I was looking at the traveler. I like project but want either an upgrade path or better build quality or both like VPI provides. All the reasonable deals I see are local sale only.

Yes I love the exposure and listening to some other gear Audio Research, Rouge, and top of the line Maranz has taught me it will cost a small fortune to finding something that crushes my exposure IMO.

"I also may pay someone to install the cart."

Whatever upgrades you decide to go with, you need to set the TT up yourself. Its not that hard, and its just not the type of thing you would want someone else to do for you. Once you do it, you'll see what I'm talking about.

Another option is SOTA. They make nice tables with arm included (REGA). Check out the Moonbeam or Comet.

Thanks for the advice. I always wanted to learn how to set up a TT. I have watched Traveler setup videos on you tube. I guess I should jump in and do it myself.

I just need the right VPI table to come up. I Really want to spend 1300 on cart and table.