suggestion for turntable upgrade

Best tables in under $2500,IMHO Certified pre owned VPI Classic 1, Scout 1.1/Scout 2 or Project Extension 10 or Clearaudio Concept or used Ovation or Performance. The Linn LP12/Ittock combo is a good one, still keeps up with just about anything under 2K....used. Biggest challenge, keeping the power supply perfect for another 30 years. Just the Lingo III upgrade costs a staggering $2200.

Dan, thanks for your recommendations. I have not seen a lot of turntable (in my price range) for sale. I am especially interested in the Xtension 10 and classic1 or mmc 9.1. That said, my option might be to keep my Linn and just add an external power supply. I checked and the Music Hall Cruise control will work in my setup. And it will only cost me $300!

I have a Pro-gect Perspective because the acrylic base did it for me, 9cc is on a lot of Pro-jects.
I had a Linn back in the day with I think an Ittok , but 30 year old memory is not reliable.

You don't say what you want more, or less, of. Which makes it a bit of a popularity contest rather than finding something that is consonant with your listening bias.

That said, a Garrard 301 or 401 or a Thorens TD124 will give you a very different set of strengths than the excellent Linn. You might just fall in love with them. YMMV.

For $2,395.00, Acoustic Signature Wow XL should be on your short list.