Has anyone owned or heard the OMA SP-10R TT?

The new Rega turntables are interesting.  They are designed around the principle of very low mass and high stiffness.  These characteristics are chosen to minimize energy storage in the body of the turntable that then can be released into the platter and bearing, hence affecting sonic quality.  Before you dismiss the entire product line out of hand, it would be worthwhile to have a listen.  I am not defending the low end Rega turntables or their past efforts which could not even hold speed.  I am only referencing their new flagship design.  The high end models even include speed controllers.  (If they don't, I withdraw my plug.)  By the way, the design philosophy also results in low cost to build the chassis; I would guess there is more profit in their $6500 RP10 than there is in many more expensive, more substantial turntables. Not that there is anything wrong with that.

If you want a turntable that look like a toy, very similar to all those cheap pro-ject and music hall crap, then Rega is yours.

In my opinion this is the worst choice ever at $6k!

Real turntables are different that this and always were different.

Any classic turntables are real, no matter Garrard, Technics, EMT, Victor, Denon ... etc.

Those modern designers trying to make a turntable like a portable computer device of the modern era. If your wife do not allow you to buy something real then maybe, but $6k ?

Company like OMA is not about mainstream audio, look at the whole OMA line of products. They do not try to serve people who are looking for Rega! I don’t understand how anyone can even compare those things. OMA inspired by classics! Look at their huge horn speakers, super heavy turntable plinth (graphite or cast iron), and everything they put together. It’s new classics. Those Schroeder arms is reference to the Grey Research tonearms from the 50’s.

( btw, do you asked your self how much paid MF by its Caliburn after his glowing review?) :

He paid him much less than he would have paid for a bad review.  LoL

I’d like to hear that particular Rega, too. No argument here. But is the RP10 their top of the line? If so, can you really buy it for only $6K or less?

EDIT. I just checked the price, and Raul is correct.  It's a minimalist design for sure, which allows for its low price/performance ratio, assuming it does perform very well.  The design philosophy is the polar opposite of any design using a cast iron plinth.

Dear @mglik  : "   the most interesting thing about Michael Fremer’s review of the 1/4 million SAT TT was the mention that the OMA SP-10 in the cast iron plinth "

I can't argue what's the most interesting thing for you but I think that very important praise from MF review was this one that he not even mentioned to his Caliburn ( btw, do you asked your self how much paid MF by its Caliburn after his glowing review?) :

"""  The XD1 shares some sonic characteristics with Rega's revolutionary RP10 turntable: ultrafast, clean transients throughout the audible frequency range; tight, fast bass; revealing midrange transparency; and overall sonic stability and focus.  ""

Why any one could ask for a better TT out there when for 5.6K you can own a TT/tonearm from REGA where maybe no other TT at any price really can outperfors it. Not even the SAT or Caliburn?

The speed stability swing in the SAT is 0.04% and MF says better than the SP 10R  and the Rega for less than 6K is an outstanding: 0.06%   ! ! ! 

Do it you a favor an read the Rega review and if after that you want the SP 10R thwen go a head, all is up to you.

Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS,
R.

Chakster is 100% right, in my opinion.  Which is to say we have the same opinion.  If you want a great turntable, world class, for under $10K, get the SP10R and then have a plinth devised for it, which need not cost you more than a few thousand bucks, or less if you have any DIY skills.  Although I suppose my concerns are excessive, I have to wonder, at least, about surrounding a powerful motor with cast iron, which of course is magnetic.  I don't know what if anything that would do to the magnetic field generated in the motor.

mglik OP

Atma-Sphere used to make a modified Empire TT in a very heavy metal plinth. Ralph said that the best design uses a very heavy plinth. Think he still uses this DD TT.

I’m pretty sure all of the Empire ’tables were belt drive.

Atma-Sphere used to make a modified Empire TT in a very heavy metal plinth. Ralph said that the best design uses a very heavy plinth. Think he still uses this DD TT.

Turntable is brand new direct drive Technics SP-10R from Japan.
Tonearms are Schroeder from Germany.

What is made by OMA is only Iron Cast Plinth from USA.
I like almost everything from OMA in terms of design, this plinth is more attractive than original Technics plinth for this turntable. But in my country Cast Iron is relatively cheap and custom made plinth (if you can carry it) will be cheap.

When you will check all the prices for components in OMA system you will quickly realize that Technics SP-10r drive ($7k in Japan or about $10k in USA) is the way to go. The rest can be changed (different plinth, tonearms, cartridges) to save a lot!

P.S. Everything about SAT is insane and made for mentally sick people addicted to overpriced high-end toys in my opinion. I also think that SAT is the ugliest turntable ever taking in count its crazy price.

You’d better check what real engineers at Matsushita made for normal people, they’ve been doing it for 100 years and the prices are still affordable not only for audiophiles (besides reference class $10k SP-10R they made many more DD turntables at $1k - $4k price range few years ago) !