thorens or Rega

I have used the Planar 3 and the Thorens 320MkII. Much prefer the Thorens. Fuller sound, deeper bass, nice features such as auto lift at the end of records. The Planar 3 sounds lean and thin by comparison.

Why buy either? Both are mediocre for the money as tables. Plus Thorens went out of business months ago and will not be rescued. Spend a few more dollars for a real table from Michel or Basis with high quality motors and even upgrade paths for you. Or Music Hall will be introducing a new $1000 table/arm/cartridge package. Reason we don't sell rega is that they are prone to defects and we don't think they sound good for the money either.

"Audiovisionary" I see your "vision"as very biased.You're a dealer? You sell Basis and Music Hall?? You wouldnt carry Rega? Or you couldnt pick up the Rega line? Rega tables are prone to defects? Oh really? First time I ever heard that one.Rega tables actually are known to last for many years with no problems.Rega tables dont sound very good for the money? Again,first time I've heard that line also.So you are a dealer who bashes the competition.The stuff you sell is the best out there,right?? I think we have discussed "dealers" like you here before."Audiovisionary" thanks for your "vision"

The Rega 3 is a nice table.Much depends on what arm it has.Same with the Thorens.If you like the Thorens better then keep it and spend more on a better arm or cartridge.

Woops,last post was to Vivo by error.Rwillie,I would go with the Rega but try to find a RB-250 arm and have it modified.