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I have migrated from Mass to Lightweight>Rigid and with Stabilised Properties on my Plinth Design in use.

I am in the process of taking this method up a notch, and will be upgrading a used material, to one that has properties that will be difficult to surpass with the selection of materials available at present.

I have no concerns for the Rega Approach, they have adopted a method that is infiltrating the field of Plinth Design, where a material iis selected that has very good damping properties and a highly efficient dissipation, when compared to material used as traditional choices.

Learning more of the Rega material selection would be an interest to me, I will settle down with a coffee at some time and look into the design intent.

I cannot see myself considering a Massey Plinth Design, as a Bespoke Build for any future endeavours. I am very familiar with Massey Plinths in both Stone, Wood and Metal, the owned Stone versions are now limited to one only, that is a Branded Manufacturer's Design, there are a couple of Lead/Timber Constructed Plinths knocking about. These are now not the desired Plinth that is seen to be the best mounting for a TT's Chassis or Mechanics.

+1 mijostyn

I have the Thorens TD1601, same as the TD-1600 except it has auto lift and shut off. I run it with a Ortofon Cadenze Blue and a Hegel V-10 pre. Buying new I would go with the Thorens. I went from a Rega P8 to the Thorens and am very happy with the results. 

I have had a TD1600 on order for months…waiting for the walnut plinth.  Have a 2M Black LVB waiting to use with it.  Your comment and Mijo’s are the first mentions I’ve seen here. Good to have my choice validated in advance!  It will replace a 35 y/o WTT/TA I’ve been using.

@morsegist 
Do yourself a favor and take a hard look at Dr Feickert Volare. Huge bang for the buck and enough money left over for an arm upgrade or a fine cart. This is where I landed and am very happy. 

Good Choice!