Turntable upgrade

I would like to upgrade my TT setup. Right now it consists of a Rega P6 with an Ania cartridge and a Rega MC FONO phono amp. Rogue RP-1(which I plan to upgrade to a RP-5v2) and a Parasound 2125v2. My speakers are AV123 Strata Mini's.
I believe I want to upgrade to the Rega P8 tonearm, platter and possibly the P8 motor and pulley. I really do not like the look of the P8 or 10. I think upgrading to the P8 motor and pulley might not be possible, but I’m wondering if the tone arm and platter would make a big difference? My listening room is moving from a 25 by 20 room to a 15 1/2 by 12 1/2 foot room. Which I’m looking forward to because the other room was so big everyone’s crap wound getting dumped there.

Thanks for any suggestions or comments

thegreenline01-13-2025 4:15pm

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mikempls Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 36 posts 01-14-2025 at 02:18am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I recently traded my VPI Scout table I’d had for years for a Pure Fidelity Harmony turntable with the Savant arm and Stratos cartridge. It’s paired with a Parasound JC3+ phono amp. I can’t believe the difference — the clarity, bottom end, and definition that this table provides is amazing. I can’t recommend the Pure Fidelity enough — check them out!
audiotroy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,827 posts 01-14-2025 at 02:47am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Personally iwould keep.the table and upgrade the phono stage and amplifier the parasound is decent but you will be amazed by moving to a higher class of amplifier Dave and Troy AUDIO intellect NJ Rega dealer/ former Parasound dealer
mbmi Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 582 posts 01-14-2025 at 12:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I just purchased the P8 w/ Apheta 3 cart. into PS Audio $2500 phono pre. Unbelievable "you are there" sound and quiet as a mouse. Better sounding than my 25K digital setup....My record collection has come alive. I haven't had late night listening sessions like this in years. Thanks Rich @ Signature Sound in Liverpool NY. ps....I had the Parasound phono pre but sent it back. Not impressed.
doyle3433 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 323 posts 01-14-2025 at 02:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I was somewhat in the same boat last year. Got the itch for a new TT. I have a MoFi Ultra deck with the MoFi phono preamp. I felt I could make the next major jump in many areas if I picked up a newer, more expensive TT. What I ended up doing was adding a Hana ML cartridge and a Parasound JC3 Jr. I am very pleased with the results. Everything is in such tight focus, more open and smooth sounding too. Now I feel I'd have to take out a loan to make any major improvement. I guess I'll have focus my upgrade(itis) elsewhere.
tomstruck Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 353 posts 01-14-2025 at 03:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete When upgrading a turntable, you need to go up substantially to make an improvement. I started with a Rega P1 and thought I could go up to P6P8 and there was not a lot of difference between them. I wind up getting a clear audio performance DC with a AMG cartridge and a musical surroundings battery Operated Phono stage