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Second hand record turntable - Which one?

 

Hi everyone, I am looking to purchase a new second hand turntable and found some options which I would like to get some advise on.

- Rega Planar 3 with Exact element, 2 years old - €550

- Pro-ject 1 Xpression with Ortofon Blue, 10 years old - €350

- Pro-ject Debut Carbon with Ortofon Red, don’t know how old - €200


Or should I just go ahead and invest in a new turntable? I have been looking to buy a Rega or a Pro-Ject for a while now but I don’t really have any experience and reference to compare, since the only turntable I ever owned was a Pro-Ject Primary E years ago. I am curious if it is okay to purchase a used one if it is in good shape? And how to look for signs that it isn’t. Or isn’t it worth the risk?

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grislybutter
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the Rega P3 with the Exact cartridge is a very good deal. I have it, I also had the Pro-Ject, the Rega is a step up. You will be happy with it for many years to come.

(be prepared for people to ignore your list and recommend completely different TTs)

grislybutter
3,627 posts
 

Any design preferences? say color? If the TT does not spark joy, you won't use it.

I can't stand the doctor's-office-white of the my Rega P3, it's a pain to look at. It never once stopped me from using it 

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