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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
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lowrider57
5,417 posts
 
There's a lot of good advice here. I'll add my 2 cents from personal experience regarding the cartridge. If you choose the RP-3, upgrade the Rega Elys cart since it has a lot of detail in the highs and can sound sibilant in some systems. You don't need extended highs when playing punk.

I also agree to eventually add a subwoofer. Music will then sound much more balanced in your room.
kiko65
279 posts
 
Forgot to add, get a sub or trade current speakers for full range speakers.
Dali Zensor 7 speakers are hard to beat when it comes to price/performance ratio.
czarivey
5,946 posts
 
Even though I have Michell/Technoarm/Shelter501, I'd still prefer Technics 1200/SME3009/Shure M91x for most of punk rock.
$.02 from huge punk rock and post-punk fan.
gregdreg OP
6 posts
 
Hi kiko65
I looked at that RP 40, it's a good deal but I'm not into the union jack 40's on the plinth and power supply. what do you think of these for full range speakers?
gregdreg OP
6 posts
 
.....And thanks for pointing out that the sub-platter on the RP6 is not actually all aluminium I was fooled.
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