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Rega or VPI

I currently have a music Hall MMF-5 with a shure V15VxMR cartridge. My local dealer has a Rega P25 with the RB600 tonearm, on consgnment for $750. I am tempted to snap it up. Would there be a noticeable difference in the sound quality? Would I be better off waiting and spending a little more on a VPI? Would the Shure be a good match for a while?
jdodmead

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dougdeacon
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If you're considering spending up to $1200 on a TT + arm, the Nottingham Horizon + Rega RB250 should be on your short list.

The 250 can be modded as/when you choose to at least match the RB600. The Horizon is way better than a Rega table.

My $.02.
dougdeacon
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Psychicanimal,

I've agreed with you in the past but you're not being helpful today. You've let your dogma overwhelm every other consideration, including the real world experiences of people who've heard the very tables Jdodmead is asking about.

You are technically correct that most people think Bose makes great speakers. But none of those people are A'gon members and none of them know a turntable from a toadstool. The opinions of Bose speaker fans are as irrelevant as the opinions of MP3 listeners.

Disclaimer - I'm a reformed Bose 901 owner, so I can be as adamant on that topic as a reformed smoker. In case anyone wants to know, a Shelter 901 is better than a Bose 901 - and for about the same price too! :)
dougdeacon
3,338 posts
 
Jeff, if you hang around here too much your mind will be gone long before your hearing!

Enjoy the hunt and come back and tell us how you like the new TT.
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