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Rega RP8 and alternatives in $3000-4000 range

Hi,

I'm thinking of replacing my RP3 with an RP8. Are there any obvious alternatives in the $3000-4000 price range? I've been looking at a VPI Classic 1 (but it's not available in stores in my city so I can't try it).

I'd be particularly interested in hearing from people who have long-time experience with the RP8. Is it a keeper or have you decided to upgrade to an RP10 or something else?
fabsound
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varyat
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Check out the new EAT C-sharp- a lot of deck for 4K!
miner42
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Check the Black Friday VPI Classic 4 special at SoundStageDirect. A killer buy if you can bump your $$ up a bit.
fabsound OP
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thanks

I'm curious to hear if anyone has had the rp8 for a longer period of time

If you decided to let it go, what where the reasons?
boofer
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I had a RP8 for 3 years. I sold it, because I also had a restored vintage Thorens in the same cabinet, and I could play them off against each other using the same or other cartridges, and I preferred the much less expensive Thorens. Of course this is very subjective, and many would have different opinions.
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