Turntable Troubles - ProJect X2B vs Rega 6 w Kiseki Cartridge


I am investing in my first critical listening room. As a newbie i know my choice of TT may be remedial but it is a good entry point for me. My vendor is telling me to consider a Pro-Ject x 2B due to its new technology vs a Rega 6 w an upgraded Kiseki Blue cartridge. Do any of you all have proper advice for me? Don't want to make my first grand purchase go to waste. It is being paired with a McIntosh 2500c Pre-amp, Mcintosh MC462 amp and Sonus Faber Sonetto 3s. Any advice will be appreciated as my turntable choice is the last element. Thanks!

meadski

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 "Rega 6 w an upgraded Kiseki Blue"

Have you heard that setup? If it sounds good to you, that's great, but likely you can find a combination of a Rega with a Rega cart for a LOT less.

That's an odd pairing-a $2500 MC cartridge on a $1900 table w an arm that DOESN"T have adjustments to take advantage of it. 

If you decide on a Rega, you're best bet is usung a Rega MC cartidge with it. Using a non Rega cartridge defeats the Rega concept of simplicity and ease of use.

Unless that dealer is selling  it for  a comparable price to this(which is highly unlikely)I would pass.

Rega - Planar 6 Turntable (Ania) - Music Direct

Package deal that's pretty much plug and play. Just set tracking force and antiskate.

You don't need all the above recommendations for the Rega. Just a tracking force gauge.

The Rega will be a smart choice for a first table- setup within 10 minutes without any real fuss.

Kiseki Blue is more appropriate for a non Rega table-$3K+.  IMO

When you get into upper level tables/carts, using an outboard phono stage, and not the internal as you are doing is the next step.