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Help me improve Rega P2

Wondering about the most (cost) effective tweaks to improve my P2. Currently have a Goldring Elektra cartridge and feeds into a Creek OBH-8 phono stage and then into solid state preamp and amp. Speakers are Symphonic Line Legato. I would think that a new cartridge might provide biggest change but wonder what others would think. Considering the Rega Bias 2 or Elys 2 mostly for ease of installation and alignment as well as presumed synergy. Certainly I'm open to other suggestions. Other considerations would be a new sub-platter(the one from Argentina) or new mat. Should mention that I have the glass platter, white belt and thick felt mat. Don't really have a specific complaint about the current system except that I suspect it can sound better. Perhaps more full sound or better bass. Willing to spend up to $300 so not interested in suggestions to get a better TT.
Thanks in advance. Jim
jmg1949
jmg1949 OP
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Digital sources: My CD player is called Ah Tjoeb, which is a modded Marantz player I believe. Sold in the US through Upscale Audio. Also, stream Tidal via an old Macbook Pro then out through an Audioquest Dragonfly 2 to the preamp. Have downloaded a few files from HDTracks and playing via Audirvana but those files are pricey. I do like classic rock but actually own more classical records.
JIm
czarivey
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I'm not sure but there's probably the way to get acrylic platter instead of glass.
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phasecorrect
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From my experience...Rega is known more for PRAT...than for ultra deep bass...at least at the P2 price point... But bass is highly subjective...what others might find bass shy...you might find adequate. And the other way around.
schubert
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Phase, Btits tend to live in small rooms and are PRAT freaks
because deep base will just boom -boom them to death anyway.
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phasecorrect
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Haha...all about the midrange
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