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Rega P10 with Apheta 3

My local dealer has the Rega P10 with Apheta 3 cart open box (came in wrong color, so never used) for $5,100, retail $7,895. I was not looking for a new TT… but…

I love the look and feel of the P10, form factor is perfect, reviews are glowing and the price looks fantastic. However, I wasn’t looking to spend that money right now. 
My current system:

Pro-ject 1Xpression carbon classic with Hana ML cart

Rega Aria phono stage

Rogue RP-1 pre with NOS Telefunkon medical, Siemens nickel plate & Brimar CV4003 NOS tubes (rolling)

LSA Warp 1 amp

KEF R11 speakers

Rythmic F12SE sub

Aurender N150 streamer

Chord Qutest DAC

My question is would the P10 fit with my system… would it be overkill… is it worth the investment?
I am actually hoping you can talk me out of it! Thanks!
 

 

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overthemoon
417 posts
 

Interesting opportunity.

You would see a significant upgrade going to a P6 or P8 with your current cartridge - I think since it's not planned there's no harm in passing it up.

If you feel it's that compelling - invest the money with a 6 month CD at 5% and re-evaluate in 6 months.  There are a lot of things you can do to improve performance for $5100!

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signaforce OP
179 posts
 

I love playing vinyl. It is my primary source. I CAN certainly afford it. But don’t have a kitchen pass, if you know what I mean. 
All my system, except the TT have been purchased in the last 16 months. Plus all the power cables, interconnects, new AVR, 3 DAC’s, 3 sets of NOS tubes, 2 phono stages, 3 carts, etc. A constant stream. After I bought my Aurender, I told her I was done… for a while. Is 6 weeks a while? 🤔

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signaforce OP
179 posts
 

So I guess the question is, is this where I want to spend what limited wifey capital I have left… for a while… 😏

tablejockey
3,894 posts
 

Approval from the boss means use your conditional pass while you can.

P10 WITH an upgraded phonostage will  keep the ears happy for an extended time

IMO, with your current phonostage, audiophool curiosity will linger.

Perhaps one of those "Only live once" decisions?

 

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signaforce OP
179 posts
 

@tablejockey 

LOL. Question: what do you mean by: “don't want the fuss necessary with next level TT.”?

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