I've decided on purchasing this table with a Sumiko Blackbird cartridge. Is the power supply upgrade worth it from those that made the change? It will be plugged in to a Shunyata Hydra 8 with a python power cord.
I might add that if you have an older Rega Planar 2/3 (and I believe the 25), the Heed Orbit power supply is quite a nice upgrade as well - somewhat rare on the used market, but quite affordable new.
I concur with all above. I just bought my P5, TTPSU & exact2 cartridge. My dealer highly recommended the PSU upgrade. Once I did the side-by-side I did not need anyone to suggest what to do. It is a $300 wel spent - almost puts it in the same class as a P7. The P5 with TTPSU was Stereophiles 2005 ananlogue product of the year.
Absolutely. It raises the performance of the table considerably. My wife has 15 year younger ears than I, and she wouldn't allow me to buy a P3 once she'd heard a P5 WITH the PSU. The P5 alone, she felt wasn't much of an upgrade.
The PSU upgrade is always worth investment. The AC Syncronious motor's vibration is reduced drastically and you'll experience a more detailed delivery from the table... Speaking from true experience...
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