OP, congrats on walking the walk. Enjoy.
Rega planar 3 upgrade
Hi,
I'm looking to upgrade my 30 years old Rega planar 3. I have the motor upgrade from Rega installed.
I have a Linn Linto Phonostage with a Ortofon Rondo Red MC cartridge (which I hate...too bright for me).
I have thoughts of switching to the Rega Ania pro MC cartridge and maybe replacing the cable of the RB300 tonearm (30 years ago the RB300 came with a very poor quality cable).
1. Any thought on the Ania pro ? Would it fit the Linn Linto ?
2. What cable can I use to upgrade the RB300 ? Can I use an old XLO Reference 3 RCA cable that I have, strip its edge and mount it to the RB300 ?
I'm looking to upgrade my 30 years old Rega planar 3. I have the motor upgrade from Rega installed.
I have a Linn Linto Phonostage with a Ortofon Rondo Red MC cartridge (which I hate...too bright for me).
I have thoughts of switching to the Rega Ania pro MC cartridge and maybe replacing the cable of the RB300 tonearm (30 years ago the RB300 came with a very poor quality cable).
1. Any thought on the Ania pro ? Would it fit the Linn Linto ?
2. What cable can I use to upgrade the RB300 ? Can I use an old XLO Reference 3 RCA cable that I have, strip its edge and mount it to the RB300 ?
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I have the P8/Ania... I compared it to the P6/Ania and I was surprised on the difference in sound. P8 was quieter and the dynamics was greater than the difference between the P3 and the P6. I use my McIntosh C2600 preamp's built in phono stage. Fuel for thought - I planned for future upgrades to be the cartridge/phono stage. |
I totally agree guys. You convinced me. After 30 years...its time to let go. It reminds me a restoration I did to a Suzuki GSX750ES 1985. I gave it my heart but eventually it remained a beautiful but old antique, with a fraction of the fun of a new motorcycle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BGeaNA-T38 The question is now : P6/Ania-Pro or P8/Apheta ? |
Seems like Rega P3 owners have been getting the itch lately.... I'd spend the extra cash for the P8 and Apheta, since you're a long hauler Good for the next 30 years. Consider upping the phono stage afterwards. Good with used? Get this NOW https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisac30f-rega-rp8-with-koetsu-black-mc-cartridge-turntables At that price WITH excellent cart, forget the P6 |