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Hey all! I've been circling a Rega P10 turntable, which is their latest iteration. It has gotten great reviews by Rega afficionados, but not much notice from the TT community at large, that I can find. It's a deviation from the conventional thinking that mass=stability, and quiet. It is very lightweight, but stiff. I like unconventional, and am willing to take a leap, though. Question is, of course, has anyone had any experience with these TT's and what thoughts do you have? (Michael Fremer at Analog Planet did a 5 part video of the Rega factory with Roy Gandy a couple of years ago and I have to say I was really impressed by his devotion to his art and his conviction about the direction Rega has taken with its TT's.)

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tablejockey
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The archives seem to have plenty of positive comments on it.

Certainly, one of the better "just enjoy music" tables for anyone who wants a "set it and forget it" type of setup.

Especially good buy used.

tablejockey
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"This" vs "that" is a futile pissing contest.

One of the "best" cart brands- Soundsmith, used VPI to demonstrate their fine carts, INCLUDING their top tier Strain Gauge setup on those crappy unipivots.

The Soundsmith  bookshelves and VPI's I heard(demoed by Peter himself) performed like a more costly setup.

 

tablejockey
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"That's not a P10. It's an RP-10 - different arm, etc.

I failed to point that out in my post. Nevertheless, If it can be had for $4500 or less, good buy.

"P8 will beat this one I believe."

sokogear-For the cash outlay with the cart, whatever" improvements" can be ignored by enjoying listening to the package for a sane price.

There's a little discussion on the Hoffman forum.

 

 

 

tablejockey
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Here's the P10 suggestion I mentioned.

Offer $4500, and you have ready to go table. If you don't already own a decent phonostage, find a used $3-5k  used piece  for  half and you will have a SOLID setup for reasonable cash outlay.

 

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