Rega RP3 or Mofi Studio Deck ?

robert53-

I demoed the Ultra deck with the MM cart, in my system. Nice table for the price point.

The only Rega experience I've had is years ago, I had a P5. Rega has updated their line since then, so can't comment  directly to your question.

The Mofi however, is well built and made in the USA. The MM option is average, but may fit the bill for someone who isn't too demanding of their record playback requirements. In you go that route, it's a plug and play deck. A decent MC instead,would be a game changer IMO. 

Are you using the best phonostage you can afford? You will get more out of the table you decide to buy.

I will use the studio tracker to break in the turntable and get used to the sound. Then later upgrade the cartridge after more people own and try different cartridges and post comments. I am using a CAT SL1 with built in phono stage.

The Ortofon Bronze sounds good as I will probably buy the Studio deck because of the build quality. It seems to have better isolation.

I finally decided and purchased a Mofi Ultra Deck +M and use it on my Standesign Rack with an Auralax turntable isolation platform underneath it. I use all Cardas cables in my system ( except for power cords ) and wanted the Cardas wiring in the turntable. Very, very Happy. This table has very good isolation, but my floor is wood with beams underneath and there were footfall problems. The Auralax solved that problem. If you tap on the turntable nothing comes out of the speakers even without the platform underneath. Also, this table is dead quiet. When I hear an occasional tick or pop its almost shocking because it is so quiet. 

@robert53,

One day you'll feel a need for more transparency/musicality. At that time you'll need to throw the Auralex platform to the side and really address the issues of draining/isolating your TT.

Have fun in the mean time brother.