Rega P3 vs SOTA Comet III
Looking at a turntable upgrade...going from the base Pro-Ject model (essential), and have narrowed it down to a Rega P3 (current model with RB330) or a SOTA Comet (series III with RB 300). The Rega comes with an exact 2 cart and can be had for $1,100, the Comet, being a series III feels like a steal at $600, but comes without a cartridge.
For context, system is:
Vandersteen 3a signatures, powered by audio research D300, Denon 4700h pre, and Pro-Ject tube box phono stage.
So all things considered, Rega P3 vs Sota Comet series III? I respect this forum and grateful for any feedback/opinions.
+1 for the SOTA, but I would change the Rega arm to an Audomods arm, with a one piece harness and KLE Innovations RCA plugs I’ve had the older Series III with the Micometer VTA Adjustment for about 12 years and never looked back
The new Audiomods arms are even better - even has Azimuth Adjustment now Regards - Steve |
Late response, but I figured I'd chime in. I have the P3 and replaced the Exact cart. To my ears, it accentuated surface noise, the bottom end wasn't as robust as I wanted, and the highs were too high. I replaced it with a Denon 103. Huge difference! Almost all surface noise has been diminished or eliminated with the Denon. It just sounds better to my ears. I'm in the market for a new TT and Sota is at the top of my list. |
I bought the Sota Escape , I almost pulled the trigger on a P3. The Rega was nice, I listened to one locally. For not much more I bought the Sota. The Escape has a Sapphire bearing and the Condor Motor controller. I bought an open box and saved $600. It was equipped with an Origin Live Silver arm which is really nice. It is a little more than the Comet I love this table. I have been playing a ton of LPs and it sounds great. |
