REga P1 TT......

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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited December 2007
    I've got my eye on the P3 :( Trying hard to resist, must not be assimilated, shields are up and holding :o
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited January 2008
    your shields will eventually give way, resistance is futil, give way to the vinyl force.....

    RT1
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited January 2008
    All your base belongs to us.
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited January 2008
    Since I hijacked Mr Beardog's thread, I'm letting him get into vinyl first ;) If it works for him I'll have to consider it :eek:
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2008
    I`m soo confused...!!!


    I started looking at $1600 tables again !!

    I`m thinking the P2





    maybe the mmf 5.1





    or maybe the mmf 2.2





    or maybe thr VPI scout


    maybe the P3



    P1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
    MMF2,5,7,9






    oookayyy!!




    I think I will reread the whole thread again...

    Thanks for all your responses...you know me, and my habits of upgrading, so I will maybe start low-med this time around just to see if it`s for me or not...
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2008
    dkg999 wrote: »
    Since I hijacked Mr Beardog's thread, I'm letting him get into vinyl first ;) If it works for him I'll have to consider it :eek:

    No worries...
    Hijack away...(actually your not) it`s a forum where your responses help me too
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited January 2008
    My decision is whether or not to get back into vinyl? After that the only decision is what cartridge to get with the Rega P3. Hopefully something else will come up to occupy my time so I don't continue to consider this move :rolleyes:
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2008
    I also want to know what is better / prefered...

    MM or MC cartridges
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,497
    edited January 2008
    Don’t forget Avid, Origin Live, Thorens, Nottingham and Sota.

    You have some fine gear bear and I don’t think you will be happy with an entry level table. Just my opinion, but I’d demo some tables before you buy one. Or speak with a knowledgeable dealer or friends based on the sonics you prefer. Table and cartridge combinations can run the range from sporty dynamic, to musical, to rich and warm. If you have a listening taste, a table/cartridge choice is easier. I am fortunate to have some audio dealers nearby that have many brands of tables to choose from and that is how I made my choice.

    In regards to MM or MC, you will get a wide range of opinions. Some are based on old information, as there have been major improvements in MC cartridges over the years. To me, the magic is in low output MC cartridges (<.5mV), provided your table/arm is very good and your phono stage has enough gain (like 65 to 68dB). Ask Joe, I think he would agree. Prior to having a high gain phono stage, I was happy with Dynavector and Sumiko high output MC's. Your likes may be different. A table choice should be like any other piece of audio gear. You either follow or lead. Your choice.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited January 2008
    Its easy to talk yourself up in price bear. I would buy this model (5.1SE) if for some reason I had to start over on a budget. I heard it at bluemdpickers and truthfully would be very happy with it long term. For $300 less I might even try the one right below it, the 5.1 for $699 but have not heard that one. My guess is it would be very similar sounding.

    http://www.musicdirect.com/product/73929

    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited January 2008
    I try to stay away from that MusicDirect place :eek: They are way too close to several clients I go see in the city and it gets real expensive to stop by their little retail outlet!
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited January 2008
    dkg999 wrote: »
    I try to stay away from that MusicDirect place :eek: They are way too close to several clients I go see in the city and it gets real expensive to stop by their little retail outlet!

    Ha ha, I'm glad I don't ever get to look around there. When I think of all the goodies I could walk out with... :D
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited January 2008
    Robert, this is the place to go if you are looking for a Music Hall TT.

    Quest for Sound, Steve Monte is a great guy and is very, very reasonable. . . he'll definitely kill Music Direct's price or anyones price for that matter.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2008
    THanks for all the help guy`s...

    I do appreciate it.

    I have had to deal with some very stressful personl business lately , and haven`t had time to follow up on these leads....but I will..

    and your right...I do want a table that I don`t want to upgrade for quite some time....I must keep the cost down to make sure it`s for me before I get to crazy with it


    I will be using the Cary Pre, so I believe the only cart I can use is MM.....not sure if that narrows the playing field or not

    The one thing I don`t want is what Wingnut said...scratches and pops and no demension, so...
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited January 2008
    beardog03 wrote: »
    The one thing I don`t want is what Wingnut said...scratches and pops and no demension, so...

    Just pull a few more leaves off the money tree. :D
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited January 2008
    BD,

    Ran accross this, bro. Step up from entry level...good sounding table with limitless potential for modifications...priced right too.

    http://buy.audiogon.com/cgia/cls.pl?anlgtabl&1204409295

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited January 2008
    TroyD wrote: »
    BD,

    Ran accross this, bro. Step up from entry level...good sounding table with limitless potential for modifications...priced right too.

    http://buy.audiogon.com/cgia/cls.pl?anlgtabl&1204409295

    BDT

    If you go for this, make sure the seller will be responsible for any shipping occurance. If he had the original packing material I would feel better about the shipping. Ask him how he is going to protect the cartridge/stylus.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited January 2008
    I couldn't agree more.

    I had a dingbat ship me a TT with the platter still inside! Luckily it didn't really damage anything.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited January 2008
    madmax wrote: »
    Its easy to talk yourself up in price bear. I would buy this model (5.1SE) if for some reason I had to start over on a budget. I heard it at bluemdpickers and truthfully would be very happy with it long term. For $300 less I might even try the one right below it, the 5.1 for $699 but have not heard that one. My guess is it would be very similar sounding.

    http://www.musicdirect.com/product/73929

    madmax

    It looks like the 5.1 models do not have the glass platter like the regular 5 model has.

    I can't buy it now but there is a MMF 5.1 on e-bay in the high $300 (last I checked ) with less that 24 hours to go. I bet it will still go close to the cost of a new one. We shall see.

    Scott
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited January 2008
    Sounds like there may be a deal waiting for you bear. :D
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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