Rega P10 with Apheta 3


My local dealer has the Rega P10 with Apheta 3 cart open box (came in wrong color, so never used) for $5,100, retail $7,895. I was not looking for a new TT… but…

I love the look and feel of the P10, form factor is perfect, reviews are glowing and the price looks fantastic. However, I wasn’t looking to spend that money right now. 
My current system:

Pro-ject 1Xpression carbon classic with Hana ML cart

Rega Aria phono stage

Rogue RP-1 pre with NOS Telefunkon medical, Siemens nickel plate & Brimar CV4003 NOS tubes (rolling)

LSA Warp 1 amp

KEF R11 speakers

Rythmic F12SE sub

Aurender N150 streamer

Chord Qutest DAC

My question is would the P10 fit with my system… would it be overkill… is it worth the investment?
I am actually hoping you can talk me out of it! Thanks!
 

 

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Ask for price without the cartridge. I would use the Hana ML with the correct shim. It will sound so much better than the table you have. Later you can trade in your ML for the Umami Blue/ Red. You get a 30% discount at different times of the year. I’m not speaking out of turn. I know a lot about this. If you can upgrade to an Aphelion 2 instead of the lesser cart you will be done. 

The P10 has the cartridge factory installed, so I doubt they will remove it. But can ask. As a side note, it is already priced $1,245 less than a standalone P10. 
Talk to me about the standalone P8 at $3,895, with my ML. Some online actually prefer it. 

The Hana Umami blue/red look like an outstanding upgrade path, especially with the potential trade in offer for my ML. Thanks