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Rega P10 v Complete rebuild Garrard 401!

I currently have a Rega P3 that I’m generally happy with, but looking to upgrade and I’m in two minds.  Go old school with Garrard 401 or keep with new tech and get a P10.  Both are well regarded and there are plenty of individual reviews.  However I’ve not been able to find a comparative analysis (not really expecting to) so i thought i would ask here.  It would be paired with a Line Magnetic 508ia tub amp and Harbeth HL5 plus speakers.  
I listen to a wide range of music, from classic jazz, funk, soul and classic rock but admittedly i spend the majority of my vinyl time listening to thinks like Bowie, the Smiths, New Order, A Certain Ratio, Chameleons or similar.  
Any counsel?   
gunners01
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uberwaltz
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Mdalton.

I have a koetsu black goldline spinning on my 401.
Go for it, you will not regret it.
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mdalton
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uberwaltz, have been lusting for the Urushi Tsugaru, but sooo expensive.  but also sooo beautiful - imagine it with my blue plinth and Reed 3P cocobolo arm.  
gunners01 OP
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Hi Noromance
new tube on the way to roll PHO.  And thanks for counsel.  Chris mentioned ModWright phono stage. Assume it was 9.0.  
I’m strongly leaning to Garrard.  Best 
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Mdalton.

Yes I  can visualize that indeed.

a combo to lust after.
fatdaddy2
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I picked up a new old stock (NOS) 401 on eBay from Germany (old EMI stores) about 10 years ago or so; built my own plinth and added a Scheu Tacco tonearm with Dynavector Karat cartridge.  This replaced a Planar 3, which was given to my daughter.  Have never been inclined to upgrade from the 401, and it'll undoubtedly still be running when I am not!
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