Opinions: Rega RP40 or Marantz TT15s1?

[Tarxman]

Ok guys, here is the situation, my first real stereo is well on its way to completion.

Last week I got the Audiolab 8200CD player, this week I'll be receiving my Roksan Kandy K2 Integrated and Power amp combination, the final piece will be my upgraded turntable.

I have been offered a great price on the Rega Anniversary edition RP40, however I can buy the Marantz TT15s1 for even less through one of my suppliers at work. Realistically, the Marantz (made by Clearaudio) is a more expensive unit, but I'm just wondering if anyone has had any experience with it and if I'm better off going down that path.

Any feedback is appreciated.

 

[floyd droid]

Highly unlikely anyone on here , that includes me , has any experience with the Marantz , although we will see on that score.

However if twas me I would go for the Marantz especially if you can get a good price . A couple went on the bay a week or so back for over 800 quid used. Anyways the world and his brother has a Rega ,either in use or in storage.

Also the Rega is just a tarted up RP3 at the end of the day.

 

[fatman]

Can I ask the great price on the RP40 and is this offer just available to you?

(only asking as I made the decision this weekend to try and buy one!)

 

[Tarxman]

Hi Fatman,

not sure what good my price will be since it was from a dealer in Australia. I know the owner of the business, so he'dhook me up with mates rates.

 

[fatman]

Yeah, no worries. Thanks for the reply though. The RP40 seems good value with the various upgrades (when compared to RP3/RP6 retail prices!)

 

[the record spot]

Marantz for me. Lovely turntable, Or I'd get a Garrard 301 or 401 - they sometimes come up for good prices but you'll need some patience for that. A modded Technics SL1210 would be my only other suggestion. £800 would get you well on the way.

 

[floyd droid]

Need even more patience for this beauty , but I have lots and one day she will be mine.

Marantz TT 1000. I've actually found one but the seller is taking the mick.

 

[Tarxman]

Well, it seems unanimous! Marantz it is!