Well...a completely new analog front end certainly deserves an update. The Basis Debut, Basis Vector, Benz LP, Walker rig is a MAJOR step up from my full blown AND tweaked LP12. Still breaking in the cartridge and the tonearm cable, but it is already in another league. Th Symposium shleves are due in a week, as is the Clearoudio Matrix. The Marantz amps will eventually power a pair of Tact subwoofers, expected end Novemeber....and THAT will be the last upgrade until a true universal transport comes along. In a year or so, I might looke for an upgrade to the Guarneri's, but I think they will be very hard to beat for the money....