Upgrade modded P25 to P7 or uprade cartridge

Mordante: I've considered looking at the VPI, but haven't yet listened to one. I like the Rega sound. Can you tell me what you gained in your move from the P25 to the Scout?

I would not sell your P25 until you are completely satisfied with whatever turntable you buy, should you decide to go that route. I know of a few people who had sellers remorse after being let down by their "new" purchase. The P25 was replaced by the P5 so you basically have something with some degree of rarity.

The P7 will definitely sound different than your P25 but will it satisfy you, given the price difference. I prefer the P5 as the best buy in the Rega line. I own a P5 and a P3/2000, although I outfitted my P3 with an RB-700 tonearm a few years ago. I know someone who is considering selling his P7 because he is so distracted by the P7 platter.

Very sound advice, Frank. Thanks!

BTW, I've seen that P7 platter spinning, and I can see where it might be a tad distracting.

Johnbender,

It has been a while since I moved from the P25 to the VPI Scout. I find it hard to discribe a difference in sound.
I use a Lyra Dorian in my Scout. The Scout is a bit smoother less in your face then the Rega I think. Rgea is more about attack, fast en detailed. The scout to my ears is more about music. When I'm shopping for new gear I never go for the warm sounding, or the in your face sounding gear. I want to hear the details as part of the music. I don't want to listen to independent sounds. Neither do I want an overly warm and lush sound.
When I hear an acoustic gitaar I want to hear the small sound (ting) when the player hits snare but only as part of music the instrument makes.

I think I get that from my Scout with Dorian, the scout has a good foundation, the Dorian takes the music out and let me hear it.

I hope this was of any help.

Yes, this was helpful, Mordante.

I need to get to a dealer and hear VPI for myself.