Budget Turntable ?

[StevenKay]

I am keen to buy a Turntable within a budget of Pounds 300 app.

Which would be the best buy within this price range?

How good are the following three:

Rega RP1

Pro-ject Eseential

Pro-ject Genie 3
http://www.whathifi.com/review/rega-rp1
Has anyone used Audio Technica AT-LP60 ? Is this one any good?

Thanks.

 

[Anonymous]

Hi Steven

The RP1 is certainly the best out of the three in my opinion. I recently had the same three choices and chose the RP1 over the other two. It is a great little deck and sounds fantastic.

Garry

 

[Anonymous]

Frankly if you can add £100 to the budget I'd go for the Rega P3 , which is much better than the options you mention. You'd neet to add another £20 or so for a decent cartridge, such as the AT95E.

Failing that, I'd vote for the Rega RP1.

 

[StevenKay]

Garry

That sounds great. Thanks for the positive feedback on RP1. It would certainly help me to make a better buying decision.

 

[StevenKay]

Grottyash

Thanks for the very useful tip. Would keep it mind while buying the Turntable.

 

[Anonymous]

To be honest I think you will struggle to find an P3 for £100 more. You will also need to allow a budget for a decent cartridge.

If this is your first turntable the RP1 is more than adequate. I only use my turntable 30% of the time so I could not justify a higher outlay when purchasing.

I am however, going to have the performance pack fitted next year as a small upgrade.

Hope this helps

Garry

 

[Anonymous]

I would recommend the Rega RP1. It is very well engineered and built. The arm can be fitted, at a later date, with much better cartridges for improved sound qaulity.

 

[Rookwood16]

Does anyone have an opinion on the project debut 3 as another possible alternative? how does it compare to the alternatives previously listed?

 

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