I have a six year old NAD 533 table with an upgraded Rega glass platter, RB-250 tonearm, and Goldring Elektra cartridge. This is baiscally a Rega Planar 2 set-up. It sounds absolutely wonderful through my Rogue Audio tubes and Vandersteen 1C speakers. I mostly listen to 1950-1960 small ensemble jazz (Miles, Coltrane, Morgan, Monk, Rollins, Brubeck, etc.), and the "musicality" of my analog front end is a pure joy.
I've listened to a friend's Music Hall 5.1, and thought the sound was "thinner," and not as engaging as with my NAD/Rega. If you haven't already made your purchase, I'd recommend you consider the Rega stuff. Good Luck and Happy Listening !!
I've listened to a friend's Music Hall 5.1, and thought the sound was "thinner," and not as engaging as with my NAD/Rega. If you haven't already made your purchase, I'd recommend you consider the Rega stuff. Good Luck and Happy Listening !!