@aberyclark Are there any differences between the two tables?
The Black 1210 is sold thru online, musician, DJ outlets. The silver 1200GR is sold thru audiophile or Technics home audio dealers.
Turntable Advice Needed
I am looking to move my existing Rega RP3 to a secondary system and upgrade to a new turntable for my primary system. Current setup is a Plinius Hiato integrated with Dynaudio Contour 3.4 speakers. I stream via an Innuous Zenith server and a Lumin T2 streamer. I am extremely happy with the sound I am getting from this setup but think a turntable upgrade might be in order. Since I’ve had the Rega P1 and P3 my first thought was to just upgrade to the new P6. As I know nothing about the “sound” of different turntables I really don’t know what I might be missing. I’m not a big tweaker but just want something that sounds good. Spending range is probably in the $1,500 -$2,500 range and I will also need a phono preamp. I can be persuaded to spend a bit more but am looking for the best sound/value ratio I can find. I’ve read in some threads that Rega lacks a bit in bass but I really don’t have anything to compare it to.
I would very much appreciate any thoughts/advice folks might be willing to share.
Many thanks
I would very much appreciate any thoughts/advice folks might be willing to share.
Many thanks
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Technics SL1200GR ? Do yourself a favour son & by yourself a real turntable.Used Oracle Delphi's are going for a song. https://www.ebay.ca/itm/333417045503 https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649573125-oracle-delphi-mk-i-with-audioquest-arm/ Later on you can replace the arm if you like with something more esoteric (used A.C.T., Graham, Zeta, or a modified Rega, ect, ect), the variations are endless. And buy a spare belt that you can change in 20 years. Enjoy the music. |
I appreciate all of the thoughts and comments. As I continue my research I am realizing I need to up my price point a bit to get a significant improvement over my current setup. I am also coming across some terminology I am not completely familiar with. What does it mean when someone says a turntable "plays fast"? My literal mind says that is not a good thing as I assume the perfect world has the platter spinning at 33 1/3 rpm. I'm sure I am wrong though. Also, what is VTA? Finally as I continue searching I keep coming back to two turntables: the VPI Prime Scout and the Rega Planar 8. They seem like two ends of the spectrum. The Rega looks strange to me but I care little about looks and more about satisfying sound. Thanks again. As always, insights, commentary and thoughts are greatly appreciated. This forum has been and continues to be a great resource. puppyt |
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