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HELP Rega P-7; VPI Classic 2; Scout 2 or ?

Never posted before on here, although I have been a member for several years. I need some help on deciding betwen TT and Cart. I am looking at replacing my P-3 w/Goldring 1042 with one of the following:

VPI Classic 2 w/DV 20x ( or other?)
VPI Scout 2 w/DV 20x
Rega P-7 w/?
Clearaudio Performance w/?

My set up is as follows:

Pre-amp: McIntosh C-2200 ( using internal phono pre )
Amp: McIntosh MC-300 solid state
Speakers: Vandersteen Quatro Woods
Inteconnects: Nordost Blue Heaven Rev 2
Speaker Wire: Transparent MM(not sure right now)
Power: PS Audio P-500; and two Ultimate outlets.
Stand: Arici (sic) Air suspened.
Digital: Marantz SA 8250

I listen to ALL types of music. So I need something which can handel all types of music. Moreover, since I cannot audition most of these TT due to lack of dealers, I need the communities help. Thanks so much

Bosco
bosco2362
macdadtexas
1,794 posts
 
The Classic (original version) also has the 10.5i tonearm.

Once again, I would take the Classic or especially the Clearaudio Performance over any Rega table.
miner42
709 posts
 
I am partial to Rega tables - never have been a fan of the VPI sound. No experience with the Clearaudio tables. Bottom line - you need to listen and make your own decision. The P7 is a major step up from the P5 (I have owned both - now own the P9: huge improvement over the P7).
bosco2362 OP
5 posts
 
Thanks for all of the advise gents. I am going to settle on one this week. I will post my decesion!
firochromis
18 posts
 
I don't want to confuse you more, but you can also think Michell Gyro/Gyrodec. Very versatile table indeed.

Good luck with your decision. :)
doak
199 posts
 
In this price class the Well Tempered Amadeus stands tall.
I've owned TT/arms costing nearly 3 times the WTA and it is without a doubt the best of the bunch.
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