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Quick poll: Rega RP6 or Marantz TT-15 ?

I am a little torn between the two choices.

I would like opinions on those two tables if you have any experience (or even a hunch with no direct experience!)

I would be using the stock cartridges for awhile ( Clearaudio Virtuoso Wood for the Marantz and Exact 2 for the RP6).

The Rega of course comes with the external PSU and dust cover and this alone is very tempting. Also the fact the the motor-belt is hidden (from a practical point of view)

Then again, the design of the Marantz (which is actually a Clearaudio product mainly) is beautifull and the tonearm is pretty appealing.

For the sound, I have no experience with either...

So, whad'ya think ?
soniqmike
sbrownnw
717 posts
 
I love my RP6. I don't like Rega cartridges check my posts for more details. I don't like the Marantz look and I have not heard it.
agiaccio
147 posts
 
The Rega RP6 with Dynavector DV-20X2 MC Cart.
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gshepardbuster
620 posts
 
Had the Marantz with the Virtuoso and now the Rega with an Ortofon MC cart. The RP6 is much better sound wise.
mcgal
199 posts
 
I only have experience with the Marantz TT -15. This TT got me back into vinyl big time. I had forgotten have great records sounded. I never had any problems with this TT. My only problem with it was that it made me want to get even more into analog. I upgraded to a VPI Classic 1 and then to a Classic 3 but I still miss the Marantz.
soniqmike OP
140 posts
 
Well, since I cannot audition the Marrantz TT-15, and after some time researching it, I am inclined to take the plunge and just buy one for the following reasons:

1) The Clearaudio Satisfy tonearm is also used with some pretty expensive and well-reviewed Clearaudio 'tables that are in a significant higher bracket than both the RP6 and TT-15. I mean, it must be pretty good given this fact.

2) The fact that VTA cannot be adjusted on the Rega(other than with spackers) bothers me more than I expected.
Although I intend to use the stock cartrige with any of those tables, I hate the idea of fiddling with spacers instead of turning a couple of screws.

3) Parts quality and their combined price seem to make for an outstanding value in my opinion.

4) Looks count for me, and as much as I want to like the Rega RP6, it just seems more of a standard table. I know that a lot of engineering want into it, but somehow that visible swiss-cheeese bracket on top bothers me a bit. I do not question the functionabilty, but it looks like something used to correct a design flaw, although I am convinced that it is not, but sure looks it to me.

I think those 2 tables are fantastic performers, but I will probably side with the ''Clearaudio'' Marantz package.

Sound quality of course in crucial, but I expect both to be overkill and sound very nice.

I had considered the Traveler, but after what I found out with the first generations's problems and the troublesome tonearm, I dedided to pass on it.
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