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sure, £6k perhaps more? :)

These two use different arms/arm boards to rest of the 12 series. Does anyone know if someone makes Rega arm boards for these two lower range tables?

I was more thinking about the 100c as I do not need the pre amp or the included cartridge but yes, I get why you think so. Ideally I’d have the Technics deck with the Rega RB330 arm but lets not go there 😀. My interest in vinyl this time round is limited and does not warrant a big outlay just...

I had the Rega previously but the Technics looks good. Which one would you have?

As above. It came with the TV and I don't need it. Prices vary wildly with John Lewis advertising this at £1100, Amazon at £1500 but I am sure they are available cheaper. What is a fair price to flog this? £400 to 500? Thanks

Just a quick heads up, I bought another C4 at JL. Very good price (they matched RS's discounted price!), free £1100 Soundbar (which I will flog) and JL's optional (additional) 5 year warranty, the only one that covers burn in so that I don't have to baby the set. Happy I am not a cinephile so...

Nice looking, reasonably versatile little thing. Missing subwoofer management and one analogue in may be an issue but 25 watts is probably enough for most circumstances. I'd probably be happy with one. The obvious competitor would probably be something like a WiiM amplifier ... but it doesn't...

We all have different ideas on what constitutes bright. If you don't like the speakers, change them. Simples. More often than not, once something irritates us we can't un-hear it.

Indeed but to have room correction, even if it is basic, is commendable for such a low priced unit, especially in the lower Pro models. There is always a trade off but for some it can be invaluable, especially if you have a really problematic room.

Simple is best. Lovely system

No idea if super expensive transports sound any better but I recently bought an Audiolab transport for a very good price. I already have numerous DAC's, external and built in to amplifiers so I did not require a CD player with one built in.

Why not. However, something like a WiiM streamer with it's well thought out operating system could give you more flexibility (room correction/EQ) than some built in options. They (WiiM) also do streaming amplifiers I believe though I have no idea how their amplifiers sections stack up.

… and an Audiolab transport. Great component.

Cyrus’ ONE Cast (and ONE HD) are ‘Class D’ amplifiers with large linear power supplies. Warm but precise, powerful sound. No VU meters!

I think there is little to choose between the two. It probably comes down to features and design. I think the Panasonic is also a little cheaper?