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Rega Saturn R VS Rega ISIS

Can i get some feedback about the Rega Saturn R   VS  Rega ISIS. I just recently bought the Saturn R { Demo } and purchased the Rega Reference power cable. Absolutely love the sound of  Rega Saturn R.Extremely analog. I do not stream or listen to Lps. So my listening is only cds. I also own a Krell KPS 20i that i compare the Rega Saturn to while listening to cds. And i can honestly say that the Krell KPS 20i has a bass to die for and is somewhat brighter than the Rega Saturn R. I honestly love both players. And the Krell KPS 20i is an absolute bullet proof tank. Quality is second to non . I do love the Rega Saturn R so much that im thinking of maybe selling it down the road and picking up a used Rega ISIS either valve or solid state. Any i would like a first hand experience with some people who had or have the Rega Saturn R and compared it to the ISIS. My system consists of Krell FPB 600, Mark Levinson 38s , Krell BAFs. Rega Saturn R , Krell KPS 20i , Straightwire Crescendo speaker cable and interconnects. 
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@jafant ..........  The Rega Isis is an awesome cdp. It is much more analog than the Krell kps20i which i sold btw. But the Rega Isis will really show the quality of the recordings. Which to me can be good and bad. 
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Right On! tattooedtrackman


Happy Listening!

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Can do tattoedtracman,
Yep purchased a Rega saturn R, followed later by an isis, which I still have.
The saturnR replaced  Cambridge azure 640c.
Musically the SaturnR and Isis are similar. The Isis has a radically different sound stage with respect to depth and location of notes played on various instruments.
When I first purchased the Saturn R it wore me out (in the best way) with the scale of musical information and tonal presentation. What it lacked for me was the stage depth, tending more to string instruments like a pair of phones.
I couldn't fault the timbre, detail or musicality, everything was there except for a holographic desire I had.
Okay let's step forward further. Having heard the Isis earlier, around the time of my SaturnR purchase I sorted the finances and purchased the Isis.
The sum is way more than the parts and it is not a situation of diminishing returns for the money spent, no way!
The musicality/music is all I think/ feel about. I don't concern myself with comparisons, wanting more. That said it is very hard to break the habit of greener grass, I love looking and listening to different components. 
The Isis is what it is, a reference component, offering longevity and delicious music. If you like it loud, being a Krell man, you will be shocked if you pump it up.

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