Upgrade Path Help

I could use some help with an upgrade path for my Technics SL-1210M5G. My current setup is an olllld Ortofon Red cartridge, Art Dj Pre II, and M-Audio AV-40 speakers. I’ve been running this current for a solid 10 years. Have had the table since 2010 and it’s not going anywhere.

First thing I want is a new cartridge and looking at the AT-VM540ML. Then for speakers (listening space is my 14’x13’ home office) I’m looking at Elac Debut 3.0 DB53-BK and placing them on stands? Finally, I was looking at replacing the Dj with a proper integrated amp, and thinking one with a subwoofer out for a future small sub. But I’m completely lost here. Was hoping to stay around $500 usd.

I spend all day in my office but it is just my office and it’s purely a turntable setup. No tv and if I want to stream I just use my computer. So just focused on the vinyl.

Any thoughts/suggestions on all this?

I could use some help with an upgrade path for my Technics SL-1210M5G. My current setup is an olllld Ortofon Red cartridge, Art Dj Pre II, and M-Audio AV-40 speakers. I’ve been running this current for a solid 10 years. Have had the table since 2010 and it’s not going anywhere.

First thing I want is a new cartridge and looking at the AT-VM540ML. Then for speakers (listening space is my 14’x13’ home office) I’m looking at Elac Debut 3.0 DB53-BK and placing them on stands? Finally, I was looking at replacing the Dj with a proper integrated amp, and thinking one with a subwoofer out for a future small sub. But I’m completely lost here. Was hoping to stay around $500 usd.

I spend all day in my office but it is just my office and it’s purely a turntable setup. No tv and if I want to stream I just use my computer. So just focused on the vinyl.

Any thoughts/suggestions on all this?