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Please help! - Buy VPI Classic or keep Technics 1200

I've got upgraditis and am thinking about treating myself to a new audio component for Christmas.  I currently have a Technics 1200 with a Denon 103R cartridge and a heavily modified Jolida JD9 phono stage.  Yes it sounds fantastic but I don't know what I am missing with a VPI Classic or similar table.  There isn't a place close to me where I can go for a demo.  

My question is for you experts - would there be a substantial sound improvement with a VPI Classic  or Classic 2 table if I were to invest the $4,000 in comparison to my Technics 1200?  Would it take the sound to a higher level?  (which is something that I am looking for).  I don't really care about aesthetics or bragging rights but what I do care about is performance and functionality.
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sbank
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@darkstar1 Read the Techiepedia forum on theartofsound site. Lots of 1200 tweakers there with great experience at all budget levels. I learned plenty there regarding available bearings, feet, etc. with many firsthand comparisons posted by 1200 owners. Cheers,
Spencer 
darkstar1
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 Spencer 

Will do. I was thinking I wanted to upgrade the arm but I don't really see the point is awesome stock. Talked to KAB yesterday and thinking about doing the re-wire, Fluid damper and power supply. 
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stringreen
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i have to laugh at the absolutes that are posted on these pages.   The reality is that TableJockey's are my thoughts exactly...re: Rega as well.
darkstar1
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Stringreen

yes there is no best agreed. He might like the VPI Classic better but I am sorry the performance of 1200 vs the cost is high. I use to really throw shade at the 1200. I have a Prime on the top shelf and the 1200 under it. I would be surprised if anyone that had both would not think that its a lot of performance for the money.
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slaw
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I want to laugh... stringreen.. are your thoughts (before or after) you realized your hearing deficiencies?
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