Rega P25, would it sound better than my CDP?

Never in my life have I heard any Rega deck described as such. Years ago I had a P25 and that is not the way I heard it at all.

I am sometimes accused of being *laconic* in my responses. Yet when I give a full explanation and direction someone jumps with an out of place comment. Give it a test: buy a Fania All Stars virgin vinyl limited edition salsa LP (from eBay) and then get the same in CD format. Compare...and let the present be the judge--not the past.

Remember, audio grade CD players have perfect pitch. The Regas don't.

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Theo, do you find that although Vinyl is more "natural" sounding, is your CDP a little more detailed? I assume a good CDP will always be more detailed, wider soundstage due to the higher resolution? Or am I just talking out of my ars? What would you say are the advantages of your digital front end over your analog, if any?

Thanks for your input

I don't think my comment was out of place. And I'm not saying Regas are pitch perfect, because they aren't.

But even if the test you propose makes the Rega sound sluggish compared to the seedee, that is not what you said. You said

>music will sound sluggish and percussion instruments will not sound crisp and fast.<

You didn't say

the music on this record as compared to the seedee

What I'm saying is that sluggish is not how I would describe the Rega. And it is the first time I have ever heard it described as such. You are entitled to your opinion. And I think I remember you as being a Rega basher from posts on the Asylum. No harm, it that's how you perceive it. But my point is you are in the minority with that perception.

Superior sound? Dunno. Most assuredly it will sound different. However, the Rega arm and Benz cartridge are basically entry level analog. The actual sound may not match your expectations.

it won't necc sound better, but you'll have more fun listening to it.