New Rega P10 setup

I have an upgraded 25 year anniversary Linn LP12 (I'm the original owner) with Radikal power supply, KEEL subchassis, Ekos SE arm and Akiva MC cartridge.  I also have a Rega P10 with Apheta 3 cartridge.  The turntables are in different systems and I've not tried comparing them in the same system.  I love both of them.

The LP12 is on the main floor (suspended above my basement) on my audio rack.  I can make the LP12 skip if I jump near the turntable but if I walk by it, no issues.  The P10 is in the basement (carpeted with padding) on my audio rack sitting on top of a Butcher Block Acoustics maple platform.  No issues at all with my P10 skipping.  I could jump rope in front of it without it skipping.

Like many above, I highly recommend the Apheta 3 MC cartridge.  The sound quality is fantastic and there's no fussing with it.

The P10 is in a system with Cornwall IVs and a Luxman EQ-500 phono stage, and a Enleum 23R amp.  I love the sound of this system.  I also swap in my other speakers, Sterling Broadcast LS3/6, from time to time and when I do I switch to my Audio By Van Alstine 600R hybrid amp.

@marktheshark

No matter the cartridge you use, the P10 will greatly benefit from sitting on a proper platform.   On top of your rack is fine, as long as you use an additional platform, turntable specific.  I highly recommend the Symposium Acoustics, model Segue ISO.  For the size you need it's about $400 and that will be the best $400 you can invest for your analog front end.  You can contact Peter (owner) at Symposium and he will be glad to advise you on the proper size, etc.  You can also step up from the standard Seque ISO by getting the Stealth model.  Peter can explain the difference and the benefits.  Enjoy the journey.

Thanks for all the comments on the TT support. I will start with the unit on top of the rack and if it's too sensitive, I'll remount the wall rack. @mammothguy54 I will look at the Symposium Acoustics platforms as well.

@ghdprentice the LP12 is probably circa 1980s. I purchased three over the years, then upgraded and added the best parts the on one I use. Then the other two I will sell when I get around to it.

@smatsui interesting that you have both the LP 12 and the P10, along with Klipsch Cornwalls. I have the small Forte IVs, and plan on comparing the LP12 with the new P10 when I actually set the P10 up. The synergy you have found with the P10, Apheta and the horn speakers is compelling.

Mark

Mark,

I owned the P10 for about 22 months and really enjoyed it.  It's a quick turntable, very fast attack on kick drum, snare drum, and great with following a good bass line (bass guitar).  I wish that I had more room so I could keep it.  I upgraded significantly, but still wish that I had that P10.  When I placed it on the Segue ISO it made a significant difference compared to when I had it only on the top of the equipment rack.  My recommendation to you was with my actual experience.

I hope this helps.

I have the RP10 with the Apheta 2.  Also have the Pass Labs XP-15, as you do.  I would try the Apheta 2 or 3 and I think you will like it (depending on your musical tastes).  I have found this to be a terrific table/cartridge/phonostage combination.

Must have been disappointing to get a Planar 3 when you were expecting a P10.

Enjoy the new table when it arrives.