McIntosh MT5 vs Rega 8 or 10

Does anyone have thoughts on these turntables? I love the green platter of the McIntosh, but looking for overall best sound. I do have McIntosh mono amps but my dealer is telling me there is a year and a half wait for the MT5.

bwguy01-28-2023 7:04pm

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tablejockey Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,793 posts 01-29-2023 at 04:24pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete "Everything I read claims the 10 is another step up in improvements. Are you meaning the 8 has a better value/looking for overall best sound. " I would stick with those claims. You're always going to encounter opinion with "better value/price ratio" with everything audio. Based on your budget for the Mac table, if do keep the Rega P10 as your final choice, get the Apelian cart to go with it. You are going to plug it into a proper phono stage-$3-5K? The MT5 is made by Clearaudio-there are options in your budget likely equal to or "better" than the Mac facade.
tablejockey Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,793 posts 02-01-2023 at 03:21am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete " I believe their Performance DC air and DC wood lines compare favorably to Rega’s?" Arm choice will probably bump the price up quick. The Performance with the linear TT5 arm looks impressive. Non air so no compressor box/line fuss.
tablejockey Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,793 posts 02-03-2023 at 12:47am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Nice choice-what finish/arm? Titanium @ a great deal would be the only way I could afford it=$11K MSRP. Enjoy it with only good pressings!

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