Analog upgrade advice.


I am currently using rega P5 TT with DV 10x5 cartridge
PS audio Phono
Luxman 550AII amplification
harbeth compact 7ES3 speakers
ps audio perfect wave DAC
nordost RD lief IC
AZ hologram 2 cables
i felt last night icould upgrade my analog ring to a different level cause i find more satisfaction than with digital.
I dont know if i can upgrade what i own or get a new table.
Help appreciated.
Regards
128x128mountainsong
If you are sticking with the Rega or a Rega geometry, you might want to look into the Audiomods arms. It was a big improvement over the RB301 I had, and I have read follks saying they prefer it over the RB700 (on Vinyl Engine maybe?).
IMHO the RB700 is one of the best bang for the buck I've ever encountered...I have the same amp as you and I am very impressed with the built-in phono stage...in my opinion you should get into MC cart (plug into the Luxman) and keep the rest as is until that is done...start with a DL-103R and go from there...next steps would be 'under slung heavyweight' for the tone arm and upgrade body for the cart (alu or wood...)...GOOD LUCK!
Well Tempered "Amadeus" ($2850 NEW)
Van Den Hul "Colibri Gold LW" ($1500 Audiogon)
Einstein "The Turntable's Choise" ($2600 Audiogon)
Really liking my new Salience Jasmine LP 2mkII phono preamp. Very noticeable upgrade compared to my Pro-ject phono tube box II and I bet your phono stage also.
Cardas blocks? How about getting a big 3.5" (8.9 cm) thick butcher block cutting board to put your turntable on? And swap out the stock feet for Vibrapod Cones and Isolators. I got a pretty dramatic improvement in clarity, dynamics, and lowered noise floor by doing that for my Technics DD TT. I told my audiobuddy, who has a Music Hall belt drive TT and he was really appreciated my advice as it made a noticeable improvement for him as well.
I have a friend who had the Rega 5. The power supply and the Groovetracer bearing & subplatter upgrade took the performance to a point where it sounded better than the more expensive P7.
I am so excited about improvements on my analog set up
I will take seriously any advice from you guys
I will start with the cardas blocks, I have been told that rega p5 is an excellent table, there is no reason that with the rest of my set up
I can not experience a sublime analog sound.
Thank you all,
You will be amazed at what you can do to better your Rega. Try putting Cardas blocks under your table. The difference will be huge.
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