I upgraded to a used VPI TNT from Rega 3. The sound reproduction was dramatically more accurate. Though, I now have a vintage DD Luxman PD121 with a replacement mat (TTweights), and a maple arm board. The vintage DDs are very precise when it comes to pitch/speed control.
I wish I had know about the vintage DDs (Denon, JVC, Luxman, Sony, Pioneer, Technics, etc) from the start. I would have saved a great deal of money and time.