Heat is the enemy of electronic circuits so, all things being equal - and they never are - class AB solid state amps should be less trouble prone than valve or class A solid state amps. And it would seem to follow that class D amps would be more reliable yet.
I would also agree to skip the upgrades. If it worked and you liked it, then it sounded good. If you have extra cash, sell it and buy something newer. Resetting the clock, so to speak.
Very few companies actually rebuild cartridges. I believe that Koetsu does and you can have several Ortofons factory rebuilt, but the rest give you trade in value. Soundsmith does not do rebuilds, they just graft on a new cantilever.
I would also agree to skip the upgrades. If it worked and you liked it, then it sounded good. If you have extra cash, sell it and buy something newer. Resetting the clock, so to speak.
Very few companies actually rebuild cartridges. I believe that Koetsu does and you can have several Ortofons factory rebuilt, but the rest give you trade in value. Soundsmith does not do rebuilds, they just graft on a new cantilever.