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Rega RP3 or Pro-ject Expression III?

I'm looking to get into vinyl, and I think I've narrowed my turntable choices down to the Rega RP3 and Pro-ject Expression III. My assumption is that they're going to be pretty similar, but I'm wondering if maybe one has a better reputation over the other, or if one brand is known for better build quality than the other, etc.

I'll mostly be listening to garage sale records, but would also like to get some of the newer audiophile quality Jazz reissues available.

Thanks for any advice.

--Alex
rischa
rischa OP
64 posts
 
A friend of mine has a vpi record cleaner, so he's been washing all my records for me. I'll have to get one of my own at some point, though.
sbrownnw
693 posts
 
I have the Xpression III now with a phono tube box II and the speedbox I using an Ortofon turbo MC-3 cartridge. Would it be worth to upgrade to just the RP3 with the same cart and no additional components like the TTPSU? I really like the adjustable isolation cones of the Xpression III. Is there a direct screw in replacement to the feet on the RP3?

TIA
kiko65
279 posts
 
The new Rega RP3 is in a league of it's own. You will have to move way up to find a better table for the money. Rega's engineering surpasses pro-ject (as well as many others) spending the money where it counts the most. The result is an extremely rigid yet light TT. This beauty is exceedingly better than the previous model. Just go for a better cartridge and look no further.
Rega RP3/Lyra Delos/DV P75/Cronus Magnum/Canalis Anima/Straight Wire Maestro speaker cables/interconnects.
One more thing, the only TT isolation that works is a sandbox.
Happy listening!
tbromgard
814 posts
 
Kiko65-

"One more thing, the only TT isolation that works is a sandbox" or IMHO a wall mount will work too.
bpoletti
1,552 posts
 
Why not go for a used VPI HW-19 III? IMO, much better than the Rega or Pro-ject.
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