Turntable performance/upgrade advice?

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Guys I've got an old inherited turtable that is in VG/VG+ condition - a Technics SLQ300 with a AT112 cartridge. I'm new to vinyl, and really like it so far. I bought a cleaning kit (brush, solution, towel) to help with the hisses and pops.
I'd like to know the best things I can do to get better vinyl sound. Assume for now I'm on a pretty limited budget but that in a year or so I could spring for a basic record cleaning machine and a $500.00-$600.00 table. Should I just wait? Maybe get a new cartridge for now? The sound is good but way too much popping and hissing compared to tables I've demoed (Music Hall and Thorens).
Thanks...

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Topic - Turntable performance/upgrade advice? - snpower 05:12:02 09/16/06 (6)

Thanks a bunch! - snpower 12:22:56 09/17/06 (0)

Suggestions - hukkfinn 05:44:07 09/17/06 (0)

Re: Turntable performance/upgrade advice? - JoeLip 19:40:37 09/16/06 (0)

Yep, clean the records... - jcmjrt 13:42:57 09/16/06 (0)

Re: Turntable performance/upgrade advice? - mark111 09:58:16 09/16/06 (0)

re: Top 'o the Pops - gentlegiantfan 06:31:06 09/16/06 (0)

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