Rega rp3 - Thorens Td170 - project

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Hi Guys,

Am planning to invest in a Turntable , and am new to the details aspect of turntables , i almost closed in on the Rp3 , and suddenly i come across the Thorens 170.

I havent been able to hear either of the TT's !

Can some one help me with this?

Would request views on my decsion over Project TT's?

Thanks

 

[nopiano]

Welcome!

As simply as possible:-

1. The Rega has been replaced with the Planar 3, which is reported to be significantly better. There's also a new Planar 2 at a lower price.

2. The Thorens seems to be basic, but automated and with a built in phono stage. Not really comparable at all for sound quality.

3. Pro-ject make some super turntables, with so many models and configurations it takes a lot of checking to unravel what you need and what is provided. Some great buys amongst a few weaker models.

It all depends upon your local pricing, if youre not in the UK. If you are, get the Rega unless you need something less expensive.

 

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Rightly said the rp3 has been replaced with the planner 3. hence i am getting a good deal on the Rp3.($700 approx).

Am in India, so shall i take the deal or go with the Project carbon/xpression !

Thanks once again !

 

[BigH]

How much is the new Plannar 3?

$700 sounds too much, thats over £500.

Problem with Rega is the fitted cartridges, better to buy without and get a better cartridge fitted.

 

[BigH]

How much is the new Plannar 3?

$700 sounds too much, thats over £500.

Problem with Rega is the fitted cartridges, better to buy without and get a better cartridge fitted.

 

[Al ears]

How much is the new Plannar 3?

$700 sounds too much, thats over £500.

Problem with Rega is s the fitted cartridges, better to buy without and get a better cartridge fitted.

That's about right as the planar 3 is £550 or thereabouts.

OK, see what you mean, that's not a good deal on the older RP3, well not here anyway don't know about India. Unless it's fitted with a very expensive cartridge. ;-)

 

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Hi !

This Rp3 comes with the elys2 catridge. what i was given to understand is that $700 mark was afetr a discount of almost $350.

Will check about the cost of the Planner 3 and update.

Thanks