HELP PICKING NEW TURNTABLE

Both table manufacturers blow. However, you get what you pay for. You'll end up buying yet another table at some point early down the road - so - save your money and buy a good table (better than the Rega's and music hall's of the world) first time out....

I hate the way regas play "slightly" fast to make them sound more "lively."

If this is something you plan to keep for years to come then spend the extra few hundred dollars and get the VPI Traveler or the Sota Comet. They are both worlds better than the Rega or Music Hall models you are considering buying. Better made and better sounding.

Well I have had the New Rega RP3 for a week now. I ordered it with a custom plinth from Joel Sciley at AudioWood.com. Joel did a fantastic job on the plinth. it looks beautiful. He is a top notch guy to deal with. First class work and excellent with answering any and all questions. I am running the turntable through a Marantz PM 7200 integrated amp using Sennheiser HD595 headphones. I just love the sound. totally musical and engaging. Not the least big analytical. I find that I am not thinking about the system at all just listening to the music. I can't say that about my main CD system. The instruction manual said that some people prefer to listen to the table with the cover up. I found this to be true in my situation. With the top down the sound is a bit muddy and bass heavy but with the top up everything snaps into focus. I am very happy with the choice I made. Thanks for all the input guys.

Regards,
Dan