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New Rega Planar 3 MM Cart recommendations

I recently purchased a new set up - Rega Brio amp, Rega Apollo CD and Triton 1’s (started with the the T7’s but quickly upgraded) I have an extensive CD selection but some of the things I want now are only available on Vinyl so I’m planning on getting the Planar 3. I’ve spent the past weekend reading about carts and I really want to go with a MM because the amp already has a phono channel for MM. It seems the reviews on the stock cart aren't that great so what are you suggestions for a MM around the same price as the Elys please (c.$300)

Thanks

Gary
gmwinder
bur70n
32 posts
 
I recently purchased a Planar 3 with the  Elys cart, after hearing the 1 and 2 before hand with the Rega carts and then the 3, I could hear the difference on each and too be honest I am happy with the sound that I have from this and with my setup.
gmwinder OP
27 posts
 
OK....so picked up the P3 today....not sure but it looks like it may have been played before.  The dealer and I both unwrapped it together and there fingermarks and hairline scratches all over the black plinth.  And then we noticed a large scratch on the cover.  I sent Rega USA an email with pictures.  Not too impressed at this point but they are just cosmetic.  I get it hooked up and noticed right away a hum even when the turntable wasn't turning.  I disconnected the left channel and it went away?  Any ideas?

Thanks

Gary
gmwinder OP
27 posts
 
Update...I disconnected the power of the TT and the hum is still there on the phono channel of the amp so now I'm wondering if it's something the Rega Brio?
Taking everything back to the store tomorrow and buy an mp3 player:)
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mofimadness
4,982 posts
 
The hum is probably not coming from the electronics of the table.  You might have a broken ground inside the arm.  Rega solders the ground wire to the inside of the arm tube.

Make sure all the headshell (armtube) wires are tight onto the pins of the cartridge.  Even though the cart was preinstalled, you never know.  Double check the left channel wire/pins since the hum went away once you disconnected it.
chayro
2,984 posts
 
First of all - you should not accept a cosmetically defective product unless the dealer offers you a substantial discount.  Personally, I would not accept it at all.  I bought a demo Basis from a dealer and it was in absolutely mint condition, so you certainly should expect that from a new product.  As to the hum - the dealer should be dealing with that.  When you buy new from a dealer, part of the price is service and support.  Have the dealer fix it.  Period.  Good luck and I'm sorry your early analog experience was negative.  Hopefully your dealer will iron things out for you and you will be enjoying vinyl.  (or not)  
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