Question Reasonable upgrades, or overkill for my TT?

[MrPenkwin]

I currently have a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit SB and have recently purchased the sub-platter and bearing upgrade for it from Acoustand Audio (link below). I'm thinking of getting the very well regarded AT-VM95ML or the AT-VM95SH and possibly Moon Audio 110 LP V2 phono stage.

I think the carts are probably okay, but is that phono stage a bit overkill for my kit and if it's not overkill, would you opt for a different cart and phono stage?

Thanks in advance.

Rest of the kit at current moment until I can get floorstanders again is Audiolab 8000A using in-built phonostage and Mission 751 standmounts.

https://www.acoustand.co.uk/products/acoustand-sub-platter-upgrade-for-pro-ject-xpression-turntables

 

[Al ears]

I currently have a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit SB and have recently purchased the sub-platter and bearing upgrade for it from Acoustand Audio (link below). I'm thinking of getting the very well regarded AT-VM95ML or the AT-VM95SH and possibly Moon Audio 110 LP V2 phono stage.

I think the carts are probably okay, but is that phono stage a bit overkill for my kit and if it's not overkill, would you opt for a different cart and phono stage?

Thanks in advance.

Rest of the kit at current moment until I can get floorstanders again is Audiolab 8000A using in-built phonostage and Mission 751 standmounts.

https://www.acoustand.co.uk/products/acoustand-sub-platter-upgrade-for-pro-ject-xpression-turntables

What's wrong with the phono stage in the 8000A?
Regards the Moon I switched off when I read "Designed to be powered up at all times for optimal performance"

 

[MrPenkwin]

What's wrong with the phono stage in the 8000A?
Regards the Moon I switched off when I read "Designed to be powered up at all times for optimal performance"

Nothing if it's still deemed to be okay and can save money. I just wondered if I could better it. How does it compare to that in the Roksan Kandy K3?

I leave my stuff on all the time anyway, my knowledge is pretty basic, but why would that be an issue?

 

[Entrigo]

I had the Moon and it is a really good phono stage, I had it with a Technics SL1500C and the AT-VM95ML. Sounded divine. I would say why not?

I don't know the Audiolab 9000 but a dedicated phono is always going to be better, unless you have a high end integrated.

 

[Al ears]

Nothing if it's still deemed to be okay and can save money. I just wondered if I could better it. How does it compare to that in the Roksan Kandy K3?

I leave my stuff on all the time anyway, my knowledge is pretty basic, but why would that be an issue?

Apart from using electricity not a lot. However, I don't see why leaving it on should be necessary with solid state kit.
I have no idea about quality of phono stage in the 8000A but suggest it might not be as good as the one in the Roksan, as turntable manufacturers they know how to design a good phono stage.
Unless you intend to use low output moving coil cartridges I would suggest the Moon is unnecessary outlay.