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Rega P3 or Technics SL100C
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Rega are local to me (and I've worked there), so I shouldn't be disloyal......but.
I've always liked the look of that 1500C 🤔
I would be interested to hear both decks, using the same cartridge to play the same 12" 45rpm test vinyl.
Not least to also hear what the built-in phono preamp on the technics is like.
I've always liked the look of that 1500C 🤔
I would be interested to hear both decks, using the same cartridge to play the same 12" 45rpm test vinyl.
Not least to also hear what the built-in phono preamp on the technics is like.
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 as it didn’t with my recent purchase of a cd transport. I stream at least 95% of the time.
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 as it didn’t with my recent purchase of a cd transport. I stream at least 95% of the time.
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Hi, you have opened very interesting thread. I am 26 years user of Rega turntables, P25 and P9 2nd generation. So I have afinity to Rega. Technics is very good, reliable brand. They have produced around 4 milions of turntables. Technics has more massive sound with a bit boosted bass and a big slam in bass (typical for direct drive turntables). For rock, pop, metal, hardrock, electronic this will be better. Rega typicaly is very precise, rytmic and dynamic sounding turntable. It has also better 3D image but less massive bass. For jazz, soul, new age, vocal, classical music I think better. Technics has also some typical comfort features like autostop at the end of LP. Rega is fully manual. So choice is up to your taste and your system. Rega is very good when used with their cartridge, phonopreamp, amp, speakers etc. There is a real synergy. Technics will need also very good cartridge to show its best. I recommend you to read very good review from Mr. Fremer: https://trackingangle.com/equipment/technics-sl-100c-is-a-grand-bargain
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I think this debate is very similar to the recent one here…
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i have a Rega turntable but i would choose a Technics turntable first always , and bought the Rega as the Technics SL-1000R or G is a upgrade of my old SL-1000MK II and being able to listen to both at the same time ,i think after seeing the promotion video by Technics i wouldn´t trade my 79 SL-1000 MK II for the new said to be better but not half of the 79 mk II quality, both diferent worlds either the Rega or the new Technics
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Use several cartridges with NUDE Spherical styli
Denon , Shure , Ortofon , Grado , Jico , Decca & my dream cartridge ( The Tzar DST ) Spherical tracking @ 6grams would buy one in a heartbeat if i had $10,000
Denon , Shure , Ortofon , Grado , Jico , Decca & my dream cartridge ( The Tzar DST ) Spherical tracking @ 6grams would buy one in a heartbeat if i had $10,000
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there´s a new stylus and cartridge, at least for me from gold note that i found it very good sounding, just can´t remenber the name or model
I have both the SL1500c (With 2M blue or 95ML) and the rega P3 50th anniversary as stock. They are both fine turntables and I would be happy with either. I struggle to sell one vs the other as they both bring something different to the musical experience. In my system the main difference is the P3 is a little warmer with more tone density, plus a sense of speed that has me tapping my feet and not thinking about the technicalities. The SL1500 has rock solid imaging and detail and wows with what it seems to pull from the grooves, it has me peering into the music through its lovely soundstage.
P3 has me eyes closed, leaning back and nodding/taping feet, sl1500 has me wide eyed and leaning forward into the music. If I were pushed to choose, I would stick with the SL1500 as I am sure it will scale with much better cartridges, but P3 seems like Rega have already optimised the design of the P3 50th anniversary.
P3 has me eyes closed, leaning back and nodding/taping feet, sl1500 has me wide eyed and leaning forward into the music. If I were pushed to choose, I would stick with the SL1500 as I am sure it will scale with much better cartridges, but P3 seems like Rega have already optimised the design of the P3 50th anniversary.
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For what it is worth - as I know it's not a perfect side by side comparison as you envisaged but I did audition a P6 with ND5 a few weeks ago as possible upgrade from my SL1500C.
As said, it wasn't a perfect audition as their demo SL1500C was in for repairs that weekend but listened to the same records at home before leaving to try and get a close-ish comparison... I didn't think there was much in it. Now, with the Ania cartridge was a different story but that's not quite apples with apples, as I had an AT-VM540ML on mine, which cost half as much as the Ania.
Hence I started thinking about the P8, as per the thread reposted above.
By the way - without having demoed these side by side with the P8, I am now 90% orientated towards a Technics upgrade - SL1300 or 1200G, and despite having just upgraded my phono to a Rega Aria...
As said, it wasn't a perfect audition as their demo SL1500C was in for repairs that weekend but listened to the same records at home before leaving to try and get a close-ish comparison... I didn't think there was much in it. Now, with the Ania cartridge was a different story but that's not quite apples with apples, as I had an AT-VM540ML on mine, which cost half as much as the Ania.
Hence I started thinking about the P8, as per the thread reposted above.
By the way - without having demoed these side by side with the P8, I am now 90% orientated towards a Technics upgrade - SL1300 or 1200G, and despite having just upgraded my phono to a Rega Aria...
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Any cartridge suggestions? It will only be used occasionally for treasured music on vinyl so I do not want (or can) spend too much. Budget up to £350. MM only.
In the past I have always preferred the Ortofon sound to AT. More direct and less 'etheral' but that was on different tonearms/tables.
Thanks
In the past I have always preferred the Ortofon sound to AT. More direct and less 'etheral' but that was on different tonearms/tables.
Thanks
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Cartridge with built in headshell quick fit & plug and play on a Technics
Ortofon Concorde music or if you want to try the dark side of Stylus Rolling
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Ortofon Concorde music or if you want to try the dark side of Stylus Rolling
Jico Clipper Cartridge Brings A World Of Stylus Rolling Options | The Ear
But I believe there’s never been anything quite as liberating as the Clipper cartridge, made by Japanese stylus and vinyl accessory specialist Jico.
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Al ears
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Not for £350 I feel.Cartridge with built in headshell quick fit & plug and play on a Technics
Ortofon Concorde music or if you want to try the dark side of Stylus Rolling
Jico Clipper Cartridge Brings A World Of Stylus Rolling Options | The Ear
But I believe there’s never been anything quite as liberating as the Clipper cartridge, made by Japanese stylus and vinyl accessory specialist Jico.
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I really like the looks of this one (and I think I once linked to it in another thread) but a conical in a £400+ cartridge is quite a lot.Cartridge with built in headshell quick fit & plug and play on a Technics
Ortofon Concorde music or if you want to try the dark side of Stylus Rolling
Jico Clipper Cartridge Brings A World Of Stylus Rolling Options | The Ear
But I believe there’s never been anything quite as liberating as the Clipper cartridge, made by Japanese stylus and vinyl accessory specialist Jico.
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Rui
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Ridiculous, one is supposed after more than 40 years experienced learn to held the cartridge from above, JICO never a good brand of substitution needles, HUCO a Swiss brand was a lot better, some even sounded better than the originals , used to pay what today is 20€
Rui
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i think the technics would be to stay the P3 isn´t for me a aceptable turntable, but after reading your comment i say the cartridge is your problem ,buy better , 50 years ago where did they sell Rega P3, as at the time turntables, cartridges and stylus have nothing to do with today badly built everything, but if i had a Rega cd player there was maybe some years before the P3 but should have been the best as it wasn´t built like today or it would be sold by 2€, even with this price don´t know if anyone would buy it, but seems that what this means is that Rega knew how to build turntables so today they are stealing from people like if in the street with a knife, asking, no demanding "give me all your money!!!" it´s the same or even worst, like stabbing you with a knife and after checking your pockets and wallet for money, that is Rega if it built turntables 50 years ago
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