I second Jsbil's suggestion and throw in a couple more to consider- Teres and Well Tempered. Spacedeck and Teres are probably the most bang for the buck.
Let us know what you end up with.
Regards
Jim
Let us know what you end up with.
Regards
Jim
Upgrade Rega P25 to? Basis? VPI? Or?
I have a Rega P25 w/Benz Glider that I've really enjoyed using. But as I've had it for a few years, & have the "perpetual upgrade itch", I'm thinking of getting a better TT. I was always attracted to VPI gear, (partly because of the look, I admit). But a couple of years ago I put a thread here re: maybe upgrading to a VPI Aries, & just about everyone vetoed the idea as a poor cost/benefit idea--(does anyone have any new thoughts on that?). Or what about Basis, say a 2000 series? With my Benz Glider (or?). I figure I can spend $2K plus (altho I hate to dump my P25 for the used prices I'm seeing now).
My priorities are: 1. Ease of use & setup. Nothing too extremely finicky or hard to get service for. I live in MA so both Basis & VPI are within shipping distance if I need service. 2. A quantifiable sonic upgrade from my P25. 3. I may take some flack for this, but looks & build quality are important. As good as the P25 is, I think that's where part of my boredom lies. 4. As I have a pet (cat), I need something w/a good solid dust cover available.
Rest of my system, for now: B&W M802SIII speakers, C-J PFR, & VTL 2.5TL preamps, C-J MF2250 amp, Fanfare tuner, Cary 303-200 CDP. My phono pre is the one built in to my VTL pre-amp, which is very noisy, & I'd like to upgrade to a used C-J or maybe ARC unit in the $1K+ range (I realize that's something I need to do, regardless).
I may get responses advising me to keep my TT & upgrade my cartridge, or spend the extra $$ on more vinyl (& I welcome those), but assuming I want to get a better TT, what do you advise? And if you think I should hold out for a more expensive TT than my $2K+ budget, pls. advise.
Thanks in advance for any feedback!
Steve
My priorities are: 1. Ease of use & setup. Nothing too extremely finicky or hard to get service for. I live in MA so both Basis & VPI are within shipping distance if I need service. 2. A quantifiable sonic upgrade from my P25. 3. I may take some flack for this, but looks & build quality are important. As good as the P25 is, I think that's where part of my boredom lies. 4. As I have a pet (cat), I need something w/a good solid dust cover available.
Rest of my system, for now: B&W M802SIII speakers, C-J PFR, & VTL 2.5TL preamps, C-J MF2250 amp, Fanfare tuner, Cary 303-200 CDP. My phono pre is the one built in to my VTL pre-amp, which is very noisy, & I'd like to upgrade to a used C-J or maybe ARC unit in the $1K+ range (I realize that's something I need to do, regardless).
I may get responses advising me to keep my TT & upgrade my cartridge, or spend the extra $$ on more vinyl (& I welcome those), but assuming I want to get a better TT, what do you advise? And if you think I should hold out for a more expensive TT than my $2K+ budget, pls. advise.
Thanks in advance for any feedback!
Steve