I think the Lp12 upgrades are very expensive and never ending. To go Keel, Ekos, Rad 2, Urika, Karousel and new cart is going to cost best part of £10k using used bits. It maybe better to go for new turntable. I spoke to my dealer about 3 years ago when I upgraded to Cirkus and Kore and he said next upgrade should be Radikal. Since then Rad 2 and Karousel has come out. He also said that a Keel and Ekos of some kind would be next on list.
A 52 in comparison can be bought for around £2500 or 252 for £3500. 52s are coming up fairly regularly but before POTs 8 upgrade and without a service. So I may need to factor that in.
A 552DR for £11k to £14k can be bought and would no doubt be a huge upgrade on the 82 and Supercap 2.
I have full Fraim and turntable is on a wall shelf. So no problems there.
My new financial situation will mean I will be alot better off but won’t have funds to do a full LP12 upgrade or 552 to start with.
A 52 is possible and some LP12 upgrades are possible.
Listening to @NickofWimbledon going for completely new LP12 makes sense rather than separate upgrades. £16k to £18k to get used high spec LP12.
Keel, Karousel, Ekos mk 2 £5k used. Rad 2 £4500. Urika £1300. And then cart £1500 to £3500 for cart.
This is why my thoughts were to just get a Rad 1 used for around £1600, Urika for £1300 and new MC cart. If this isn’t worth doing then perhaps I should stay put and save for a new used top spec turntable. Other option is to go Keel, Ekos 2 and Karousel only and keep Lingo 1. Thoughts ? I play 45s so not sure about Armageddon.
I could wait 6 months, save up and just get a 552 and leave the LP12 altogether.
Then save more for LP12 upgrades.
Or just get a 52 and leave it at that for now.
I guess I don’t know about my future health so was looking at some quick wins rather than breaking the bank.
Or do nothing at all.