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Technics 1200g vs Rega rp8, VPI aries, avenger, Basis 2000, Linn LP12 etc. Can it compete?
I own the 1200 G with a Hana SL and a Rega P9 with a Dynavector 17-D3. I also have a P-7 with a Dynavector 17-D-2. The P-9 exceeds the P-7 across the board as you would expect. What I did not expect was the 1200G exceeded them both by a good margi... 
Rega RP8 or Technics SL1200G
I own a Rega P-9 and recently purchased a SL1200G. I was quite surprised the SL1200G sounds better accross the board compared to the P-9. I am comparing in the same room with the same equipment. The P-9 has a Dynavector 17D-3 and the SL has a Hana... 
Phono Stage Recommendation $3000
I have a Dynavector 17D3 and found a step up transformer made a big difference with a Rogue Stealth Magnum and my new BAT phono stage. I do highly recommend the BAT. I am using an old Denon SUT so it could be better. Good luck in your hunt.  
Rate my system and chose the next upgrade
I used a Rogue Audio Pharaoh with the HDs when in my living room. I am very happy with it. It’s now in a smaller room on Vianna Acoustics Baby Grands, so it is versitile. 
Rate my system and chose the next upgrade
Yes I do, they are less sensitive to location than some of my other speakers. After a flood in my theater room which is 14x24x8 I had them in my open concept first floor which sounds similar to your room and was completely untreated. They really e... 
Rate my system and chose the next upgrade
I have Legacy Focus HD speakers which I like very much but you must be 12 feet or more back from them for proper blending. That was in the set up instructions and I agree. For music listening, I don't prefer a sub with them. I do use subs for movi...