Upgrade question. Rega RP3 or RP6.

Here are my two cents:

First, I own a fully modified RP3 comparable to an RP8 and I couldn't be any happier! Gone is my late and rather expensive Linn Sondek LP12/Ekos/Lingo set-up and I don't miss it at all.

Plinth, 24V motor, and double brace tech from the original RP3 (everything else is gone)
Rega TT-PSU
Groovetracer Reference Sub-Platter
Groovetracer Delrin Platter
Groovetracer 130 gms Counterweight
Rega RB808 Tonearm
Dayton Audio threaded/adjustable brass cone footers
Edwards Audio Little Belter
Lyra Delos/DV P-75/Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum/GoldenEar Trito 7

Second, hands down, the RP6 is a better table than the RP3. However, if you plan to upgrade in the future, then the RP3 would be a better option. After all, both share the same design (plinth, double brace tech, arm, belt, motor, pulley, feet, etc.) with slightly different platter and sub-platter. Don't be fooled by the sub-platter because it's exactly the same plastic design with an aluminum top that snaps on to accommodate for the two piece glued glass platter. The most significant improvement is definitely the addition of the TT-PSU.

Finally, the weakest link will be the cart. Save the money and shop for a better cart!

An SE RB40 is currently selling in Agon for 1,200.00. Basically an upgraded RP3 that includes the outstanding TT-PSU.

Good luck and happy listening!

Forgot to add, get a sub or trade current speakers for full range speakers.
Dali Zensor 7 speakers are hard to beat when it comes to price/performance ratio.

I think these are stickers you can remove, ask the seller. You will be hard pressed to find a better TT/Toneram/PSU/Cart combo at this price. Who knows, you may even get the price down to around $1,000.00 flat including s/h. Not to mention the fact that its an extremely limited edition of only 300 units allocated to the USA.

I agree with Lowrider57, decide on a budget and then audition before purchasing. I have never audutioned the Pioneers so I cannot comment.

A few speakers that come to mind in the $200.00 range:
Infinity Primus P363
Sony Core
Cambridge Audio S70

Look for Polk Audio, Klipsch, Aperion, Paradigm if your budget is a little higher.

All in all, audition before you buy!

Pro-ject over Rega? Name one Pro-ject TT you will recommend over the RP6 under $1500.00 Vernneal?

I can name you a few TTs I would not hesitate to buy over Pro-ject at $1500.00:
Clearaudio Concept
VPI Traveler
Rega RP6
Sota Satellite