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Oracle Delphi mk3 is it worth it

Hey everyone about two years ago I got a Rega rp8 with a Dynavector xx2mkII cartridge love it. But recently a guy at my dealer is privately selling a oracle Delphi MK3 with a SME5 for a steel of a deal. Only two owners in its life. Should a guy jump on it, will it out porform my Rega. Plus can a guy get the older switches relpaced wit the new aluminum housing and matching switches?
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brf
1,715 posts
 
Great great table, great arm, fun combination.  Steal of a price is subjective. 
jperry
2,450 posts
 
The arm alone is a huge improvement over your Rega. Just buy it!!
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genesis168
409 posts
 
Make sure it’s an original mk3. There are many that have been partially upgraded and claimed to be a mk3. The mk3 is the turning point with new suspension towers. I have seen some mk2 retrofitted with new towers and usually a botched up job by oracle. Buyer beware. 
oldears
386 posts
 
Go for it. They don't go up for sale very often. It is a bonus if you can pick it up already running (no shipment woes, not set-up to do except cartridge). I am running this cartridge on an Oracle V with Graham 2.2t.
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nascar03
4 posts
 
You can verify the MK# by checking the serial number.
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/how-old-is-this-turntable-oracle-delphi-mk-1/post?highlight=O...
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