Looking for a turntable Rega P1?

nedh84
nedh84 Posts: 143
edited July 2010 in Electronics
Should I go with a Rega P1 or save up some cash and go for something more expensive like the Rega P2 +

I'd rather take my time and save up to have something that I won't have to swap out down the road. What are some thoughts? I've heard the Rega P1 can be upgraded (platter and twister clamp)
HT and Music Rig
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Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
Center- Polk Audio CS2
Surrounds side- Polk Audio Monitor 60
Sub- Polk Audio PSW505

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  • nedh84
    nedh84 Posts: 143
    edited July 2010
    Any help in the turntable department?
    HT and Music Rig
    Receiver- NAD T765 HD
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2
    Surrounds side- Polk Audio Monitor 60
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW505

    Windows 7 Media Center
    T.V.- 40" Sony Bravia LCD 1080P
    Blu-Ray- 80 GB PS3
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited July 2010
    Yep save up and go better than entry level. Rega makes some really great tweeks and upgrades for their TTs that will bring you up to their higher end tables and worth every penny, but I think it wise not to start off with the entry level stuff . . . don't get me wrong they're not bad but . . . .
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  • nedh84
    nedh84 Posts: 143
    edited July 2010
    I just need a goal to work towards or some ideas what to save for. Any links or insight on what I will get out of waiting?
    HT and Music Rig
    Receiver- NAD T765 HD
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2
    Surrounds side- Polk Audio Monitor 60
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW505

    Windows 7 Media Center
    T.V.- 40" Sony Bravia LCD 1080P
    Blu-Ray- 80 GB PS3
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited July 2010
    http://www.google.com/search?q=Rega+turntable&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&startIndex=&startPage=1

    Takes at look at the links in this google search and get as much as you can out of it then PM me or post it publically and any questions you have will be discussed. Sound good?
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  • Zitro
    Zitro Posts: 864
    edited July 2010
    I was debating the P1 as well, because it would be my first table and I don't think vinyl will be my primary source (for a while at least; too expensive for a college kid). Since then I got a GryoDec (needs work), but if you get a Rega Px lemme know what you think!
    - Jeremy

    Amps: Jolida FX-10, NAD 3045, NAD C320BEE, Sansui G-9700
    Speakers: Polk Monitor 7A's, KEF Reference 104aB
    Sources: ProJect Debut Carbon, Sonos streaming FLAC
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,885
    edited July 2010
    The cost of vinyl can be offset by the abundance of free LP's out there. I am picking up 500 this week for free!:p:D
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson

    How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
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  • nedh84
    nedh84 Posts: 143
    edited July 2010
    Oh my lol. How do you get a hold of so many free vinyl. Craigslist?

    P.S. hearingimpared I'm gonna read up on that tonight and do my research! :D
    HT and Music Rig
    Receiver- NAD T765 HD
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2
    Surrounds side- Polk Audio Monitor 60
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW505

    Windows 7 Media Center
    T.V.- 40" Sony Bravia LCD 1080P
    Blu-Ray- 80 GB PS3
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,885
    edited July 2010
    Craigslist is a vinyl-lover's friend, along with Goodwill and garage sales. If you score something good from it, I call dibs for providing the tip.:p;):cool:

    Craigslist may be a great way to score a better table than you could ordinarily afford as well. I found my formerly new-in-the-box Yamaha PX-3 that way. I would need to spend at least $1500 to find a table that would come close to this one for build quality and performance. Craigslist cost??? $250 plus gas.


    Happy hunting.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson

    How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
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  • nedh84
    nedh84 Posts: 143
    edited July 2010
    Oh my gosh haha. How awesome. I just had a look and have to say vinyl is everywhere on craigslist. Thats an awesome tip thanks! Plus i'm not in Indiana so no competition there haha
    HT and Music Rig
    Receiver- NAD T765 HD
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2
    Surrounds side- Polk Audio Monitor 60
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW505

    Windows 7 Media Center
    T.V.- 40" Sony Bravia LCD 1080P
    Blu-Ray- 80 GB PS3
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,885
    edited July 2010
    I use www.craiglook.com


    With this link, craigslist opens up and is as easy to use as Ebay.

    Good luck!
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson

    How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
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  • Zitro
    Zitro Posts: 864
    edited July 2010
    If you are going entry level, Rega would be my bet. I appreciate that they're assembled in the UK and not China; impressive for entry level equipment.
    - Jeremy

    Amps: Jolida FX-10, NAD 3045, NAD C320BEE, Sansui G-9700
    Speakers: Polk Monitor 7A's, KEF Reference 104aB
    Sources: ProJect Debut Carbon, Sonos streaming FLAC
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited July 2010
    Rega makes very nice gear. Really the P1 is a decent table at a decent price. It pretty much is going to all depend on what your budget is and how far you want to go in their line up. I went with a Music Hall 2.2LE when I bought my table and now I am looking at upgrade already to something else so it can help to wait some, but if you think you would be happy with it now there is always audiogon to see if you can find a nice one at a used price of the higher model, possibly saving some money in the long run as well as getting it for a lower price and getting the best of both worlds, lower cost/better TT.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited July 2010
    nedh84 wrote: »
    Should I go with a Rega P1 or save up some cash and go for something more expensive like the Rega P2 +

    I'd rather take my time and save up to have something that I won't have to swap out down the road. What are some thoughts? I've heard the Rega P1 can be upgraded (platter and twister clamp)

    By the time you upgrade a P1 you could easily have 7-800 bucks into it and that is if you do not upgrade the cart in the original purchase. Step up the cart and you are well over a grand and you have a heavily tweaked P1 with nice cart and the resell would not be that great IMO.

    For the same money you could look at the Marantz TT-15 made by ClearAudio used. The cart list for $895 alone and no upgrades required except a twister clamp.

    They can be had for around a grand all day.

    Obviously this is the way I went, just giving you something to think about.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited July 2010
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    Rega makes very nice gear. Really the P1 is a decent table at a decent price. It pretty much is going to all depend on what your budget is and how far you want to go in their line up. I went with a Music Hall 2.2LE when I bought my table and now I am looking at upgrade already to something else so it can help to wait some, but if you think you would be happy with it now there is always audiogon to see if you can find a nice one at a used price of the higher model, possibly saving some money in the long run as well as getting it for a lower price and getting the best of both worlds, lower cost/better TT.

    That didn't take long! LOL!!!
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited July 2010
    Yeah Joe lol I sent Quest for Sound an email for how much I could get in for trade on possibly moving up to a Music Hall 5.1. However not sure if I want to try something different yet though. So the search is on...:D
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  • nedh84
    nedh84 Posts: 143
    edited July 2010
    Thanks for some new ideas. Its just a daunting task for me to start with zero knowledge of the players out there. As with everything in the audio world, listening for myself is the best way to learn. It's a bit easier to do that when I can narrow down my search. Thanks!

    Everything I've read on the Marantz TT-15 seems awesome. Still doing a lot of research though. I'm afraid that some of my older/dirtier records could dammage such an expensive player.
    HT and Music Rig
    Receiver- NAD T765 HD
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2
    Surrounds side- Polk Audio Monitor 60
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW505

    Windows 7 Media Center
    T.V.- 40" Sony Bravia LCD 1080P
    Blu-Ray- 80 GB PS3
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited July 2010
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    Yeah Joe lol I sent Quest for Sound an email for how much I could get in for trade on possibly moving up to a Music Hall 5.1. However not sure if I want to try something different yet though. So the search is on...:D

    Chris give me a call later, I'll be home after 2:00 PM, we'll discuss what you have in mind. You never know a VPI might be in your future!;)
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited July 2010
    nedh84 wrote: »
    Thanks for some new ideas. Its just a daunting task for me to start with zero knowledge of the players out there. As with everything in the audio world, listening for myself is the best way to learn. It's a bit easier to do that when I can narrow down my search. Thanks!

    Everything I've read on the Marantz TT-15 seems awesome. Still doing a lot of research though. I'm afraid that some of my older/dirtier records could dammage such an expensive player.

    No worries there Bro a good cleaning of those records and you're good to go. I'm sending you a PM.
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