Rega P3 or Technics SL100C

[RoA]

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

 

[Gray]

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.

 

[RoA]

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.

 

[Integralista]

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
BR.

 

[Gray]

I was more thinking about the 100c

Ah yes sorry I misread the thread title.
Yes the 100C is a better choice than the 1500C for many - and cheaper as a bonus.

I've got the RB-300 arm on a Thorens 160S - that currently gets no use - so I need to stop liking the look of Technics turntables 🙂

 

[nopiano]

I think this debate is very similar to the recent one here…

Thread 'Opinions on Rega P8 and Technics SL1300G'

Apr 6, 2025

Planning an upgrade from my Technics SL1500C and I am thinking about either the Rega (have an Elex-R amp and an Aria phono on the way) or the Technics 1300G, as a natural upgrade on my current deck, which I like well enough (I have sub-zero interest in the DJ looks of the 1200s).

I am fully comfortable with the various specs, build quality, differences in design, convenience and the like. And I will of course demo both before deciding.

Just keen to hear from people who heard both and how they compare in terms of sound signature etc.

NB this is not meant to be a "love...

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