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Rega or VPI

I currently have a music Hall MMF-5 with a shure V15VxMR cartridge. My local dealer has a Rega P25 with the RB600 tonearm, on consgnment for $750. I am tempted to snap it up. Would there be a noticeable difference in the sound quality? Would I be better off waiting and spending a little more on a VPI? Would the Shure be a good match for a while?
jdodmead
dirtyragamuffin
213 posts
 
A "lateral move" from an MMF-5?? LOL! That's some funny stuff. But seriously...
jdodmead OP
257 posts
 
Thanks for all of your responses. I think I can even take the rega home and demo it, which I am considering. I just won't be able to compare it with a VPI. Without sounding stupid.,what makes the VPI's so special? The tone arms seem to be compareable and I see a lot of the VPI's use the Rega arms. Also will the shure do the table justice?

Thanks
Jeff
psychicanimal
1,738 posts
 
It's a lateral move cause you stay in the AC synchronous motor camp. Duh!
stevecham
3,340 posts
 
I upgraded from a P25 to a VPI Aries 2 Psychicanimal. There was a huge improvement (and cost too). But AC synchronous or not, the improvement was undeniable.
alex_yakovlev
102 posts
 
Jdodmead,
Ask yourself - what is it that you don't like about your MMF so much that you are willing to pay a premium? Maybe after you find the answer your search will be easier?
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