TT upgrade advice?


Hello. I am looking for some advice about my current turntable. Right now I have a Pioneer PL-514 table with a Shure M97xe cart. I got it from a friend whose father has been storing it for many years. I took it apart, cleaned & lubed, set it all up & it sounds awesome. I'm officially hooked on vinyl.

Problem is though, I know vinyl can sound better. So my question is, if i only had $800-1000 to spend on a table/cart/arm, what would be ideal for that price range? Upgrade the cart & arm on my current table or start with a new one altogether?

The rest of my system is a Jolida 502B integrated amp, Jolida JD9 phono, & Klipsch RF52 speakers. Thanks for your input & advice!
geoffj85
I suggest a used Denon 47F paired with a Denon 103 cartridge. Cost could be about $600. Initially I would move the m97 over to this unit, if your pleased skip the 103. Do not buy any 47F unless you can do a pickup of the unit. Shipping will give you grief. This gives you the opportunity to check out its operation. I use that table as a second table, a VPI is my first unit, and it has a $2K cartridge. Believe me, you will be pleased as the comparison of my two tables often is equal in sound.
I'd consider the Rega RP-3 and a Bias MKII Cart. those total 1065.00 but just about any dealer will drop at least 10% to make a customer.
Thanks for the info! I prefer the look of the older tables compared to the regas/music halls etc. I like my pioneer, I'm just really hooked on vinyl & would like to get the best performance possible within my budget. How would that table compare to say an older technics 1200 or other vintage table in that range?
I have a Denon 47F which I'd be willing to sell. I bought it in college and it has been in the original box since 1988, unused. It's in great shape, though I don't know about the Denon cartridge. If you want to inspect before a local pick up, I live in the Boston area. Thanks for the unexpected opening, Buconero. To others, sorry for the sales pitch.
Interesting...I live in Iowa so pickup wouldn't be an option lol. Just curious, what would that table go for? I can't find a used one anywhere.