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Upgrades or a different table?

After owning my rega P5 for three years with DV 10x5, all stock with no groove tracer or any other kind of upgrades, I'm wondering if it's worthy to invest to max performance or buying a new table?
Rest of my system.
Luxman 550 A II
Harbeth C7es3
PS audio phono
AZ hologram cables
Nordost RD LS series XLR IC.
Hegel HD11 DAC
PS audio PWD MKI
AZ silver reference IC

Do you think that my TT/cartridge is a weak link on my setup?

I listen 90% vinyl vs 10% digital.

All input highly appreciated, I'm curious about VPI TT And others.

Regards and thank you all.
128x128mountainsong
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syntax
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I would replace the Phono asap
sturgus
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Phono preamp is always a good move. I haven't heard the PS audio it may be a good unit. If it were me I would put an Audiomods classic arm on the Rega. This will be a substantial improvement since you plan on keeping the Rega.
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mountainsong OP
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What phono are you guys suggesting as a keeper, considering the rest of my setup.
I think i can do better in analog with upgrades on my p5, i appreciate so much your time helping me with this.
The cart is brand new, i guess i have to sell the ps audio and get a different one but so many to choose from!
Regards
bacobits1
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I had owned a blown out totally upgraded P5 for 3 years.
GT Su-platter, GT Delrin, Michell Technoweights, Dual White belts on Lim dual pulley, TTPS, Dyna 10X5, Limm feet etc.
it was excellent!

I wanted to change (nuts) so I sold it as is. The buyer got one hell of a deal and a superb sounding P5.You don't see very many around this upgraded being sold.

I would not do the upgrades unless you were planning on keeping the table for some time. You will not recoup the $900+ as I had invested unless you sell these parts separate and you will not get it back either way.

With all that I have since purchased something else that surpasses the upgraded P5.

Simple, if it is a keeper upgrade.

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