Rega or Musical Fidelity ?

I run a Planet in my system and love it. Rega has it's own "sound" though, I can only describe as dithered. Sam Tellig sure seems to like the MF gear in his Sam's Space column. I know MF is similar to Rega in that they have there own "sound". If you like your A3 integrated, chances are you'll be pleased with the A3 CD. I would think they were designed to have a certain synergy together. Smashing fit and finish as well.

I don't know the MF player, but I have heard the Rega a couple times in a couple of decent setups, and talked about it with a few dealers, and it didn't impress me or them. We all pretty much agree with Creepers assessment, though the word I heard used was "digitized" - no soul escapes from the Rega. I couldn't call it harsh, exactly, but there was an unpleasant sharpness to it. I'd almost call it flat in that there was no depth to the sound at all. Maybe all the notes were there, but they lacked life. If the MF has the same musicality as the rest of their gear (and all I've seen suggests it does), it would suit my ears better, I'm sure.

chas

Thanks Creeper, Ive been leaning toward the A3 CD. I do like that "Smashing fit and finish" as well.

I run a Planet in my system and love it. Rega has it's own "sound" though, I can only describe as dithered. Sam Tellig sure seems to like the MF gear in his Sam's Space column. I know MF is similar to Rega in that they have there own "sound". If you like your A3 integrated, chances are you'll be pleased with the A3 CD. I would think they were designed to have a certain synergy together. Smashing fit and finish as well.

I have the A3 integrated,a Pioneer Elite PD 65,and Alon II speakers.For the money,I prefer the PD 65.I have owned a NAD and a Denon 1650,and run it in this system.You will save $500,if you shop carefully,over the price of the A3CD.