Turntable dilemma.

Both the VPI and Oracle are good tables. Of the two, the VPI with TNT platter is probably the better, price being equal. I have owned both, and while I prefer my Oracle Delphi V to any VPI, it is much more expensive. You might also look for a SOTA Star or Sapphire of the same vintage. They are all comparable in sound quality, with the VPI and Sota more geared towards bass and the Oracle more towards mid/hi.

Both the VPI and Oracle are good tables. Of the two, the VPI with TNT platter is probably the better, price being equal. I have owned both, and while I prefer my Oracle Delphi V to any VPI, it is much more expensive. You might also look for a SOTA Star or Sapphire of the same vintage. They are all comparable in sound quality, with the VPI and Sota more geared towards bass and the Oracle more towards mid/hi.

Is there something wrong with your Micro Seiki? You must know that it is a very good table. I would change the arm and add a top of the line cartridge if you don't have one now..

Keep what you have and upgrade to a better tonearm. Years ago I had the MMT and it was no ball of fire. BTW I own a VPI MK3 and I think it is a great table but I really think a better arm would be a great upgrade.

If you want to step out of the box take a look at the Transfi Salvation TT and Terminator arm. It was an eye opener for me.

Thanks for all of the advice. I'll try a different arm. I have the chance to pick up a LINN BASIK LVV arm or a Rega RB250. Do you think these would be a step sideways? As for cartridges, I have three to choose from. A Lyra Lydian, a Dynavector DV20x and a Clearaidio Discovery which is on the tonearm now mounted to an Audioquest headshell. Thanks again.

That would be a sideway step. Save your money and get SME. Now that would be a true upgrade.