If you think the voyager's depth stop is bad, you haven't tried the viking... horrendous. I miss the push-button threaded stop on my old 16.5" delta....
I have a ridge ts2000 in my saw most times and it does a superlative job on crosscut. I also have a forest ply-veneer blade but don't use it so often...
I had one. I did everything you listed. Also changed bearings, balanced the wheels, upgraded the motor, stouter base, fence, etc, etc. IMHO, the only...
Just try and remember the straw analogy and cut along the "length" of the wood (or straws) and not where it (the grain) terminates. Rubbing your hand...