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Upgrade question. Rega RP3 or RP6.

Hello,

I am ready to upgrade my set up.
I am debating between a Rega RP3 and RP6 with the stock Rega cartridges. I listen to a variety of music with a large portion of my collection being punk rock. The one thing my current set up is lacking on is bass.

*Will I hear a huge difference in sound quality with one of theses over my current turntable?

*What is your opinion on RP3 with upgrades VS stock RP6?

*Will I notice a huge difference between a stock RP3 & RP6 on my current 2 channel receiver/speaker set up?

*Will a pre-amp sound better over the phono input on my receiver?

*Can anyone recommend a shop in the Los Angles area that demos Rega?

Thank you for any input you can provide on my questions.
gregdreg
czarivey
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Punk rock has lack of bass recorded. To increase bass you'll need EQ or tone controls.
Entry level Regas in general have poor bass as well.
KAB modded Technics 1200 MK 5 will humiliate most of Regas and not only with bass.
Not every phono preamp will best out built-in stage. The built-in stages presumed to be in synergy with preamp stage.
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mofimadness
4,988 posts
 
Looking at your system, the little Pioneer speakers, (which, btw, are very nice) only have a 4 inch driver, so the low bass just isn't going to be there.

Adding a subwoofer would solve this.

Either of the Regas will be a major step up from the Sony you have now. If you can afford the RP6, it is an improvement over the RP3.
sbrownnw
693 posts
 
RP6 with Groovetracer ref sub platter. If not, the RP3 with the Groovetracer ref subplatter will be close...
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