Rega P2, P3 or Pro-ject Debut III Esprit?

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Hi,

I'm looking to buy a new turntable, with a budget of £300 to £350, and i was wondering which to get out of the P2, P3 or Espirt? I know the P3 is an improvement over the P2, and i've found it sans-cartridge for £350, but what sort of cartridge should I be looking at for it, and is it overkill for my system, which is a Rotel RA04 amp with B&W 685 speakers? I suppose if I was going to get a P3 it'd need a separate phono stage to benefit from the increase in detail?

Thanks

 

[Anonymous]

P2 or P3. Probably a 2M red would be fine to kick off with, or the AT 120E. Wouldn't worry about a separate phono pre-amp at this stage.

 

[cinemafan]

I bought a Rega Planar 2 ages ago and still regard it as a great buy. Highly recommended!