Rega P3 vs SOTA Comet III


Looking at a turntable upgrade...going from the base Pro-Ject model (essential), and have narrowed it down to a Rega P3 (current model with RB330) or a SOTA Comet (series III with RB 300). The Rega comes with an exact 2 cart and can be had for $1,100, the Comet, being a series III feels like a steal at $600, but comes without a cartridge.

For context, system is:

Vandersteen 3a signatures, powered by audio research D300, Denon 4700h pre, and Pro-Ject tube box phono stage.

So all things considered, Rega P3 vs Sota Comet series III? I respect this forum and grateful for any feedback/opinions.

mattsaunders2000

Showing 1 response by williewonka

+1 for the SOTA, but I would change the Rega arm to an Audomods arm, with a one piece harness and KLE Innovations RCA plugs

I’ve had the older Series III with the Micometer VTA Adjustment for about 12 years and never looked back

  • its one of the few arms out there where the anti skate actually works as advertised

The new Audiomods arms are even better - even has  Azimuth Adjustment now

Regards - Steve