Rega RP3

[stevebrock]

Im really enjoying getting into vinyl again...I really love the sound!

Only had my RP1 a few months, really wish I had spent more money on an RP3....or is it just a case of upgraditis I have!

Will the RP3 sound much better? And will the Phono stage in the Brio R amp be up to the job of an RP3/Elys?

Thanks

 

[Hi-FiOutlaw]

I've spoke to my rega dealer this weekend, as my (Brio R is brend new) and I ask him is opinion on a RP turntable, if the 1 will it be enough or the difference in the price will justify the RP3?

I was told that with the sound quallity of my system and with the phono stage on the Brio R that the diference in the price would be fully justified...

And i consider him as a fully honest guy!

 

[stevebrock]

oh no!

I better get one then!

How is the new Brio R?

 

[Hi-FiOutlaw]

The Brio R / Dynaudio X12 combo is doing just wonderfully well!

For my listenig levels is perfect!

Maybe that just didn't come out as I hope for, that is, if i was going to spend the money for the first time then it justify to spend a litle more and go for the RP3, he even advise me to wait for a second hand in good shape.

In your case i think you just have to demo a RP3 with your gear...

 

[Ketan Bharadia]

I think the RP3 is a clear step better than the RP1 (good as it is). The Brio-R is also insightful enough to make the difference between the two obvious.

 

[stevebrock]

How about throwing the Inspire i2 into the mix at £369?

 

[Hi-FiOutlaw]

How about throwing the Inspire i2 into the mix at £369?

Dosn't that turn table cames with the RP1 arm?

I don't see mutch of an upgrade from what you allready have... :?

 

[stevebrock]

yes your right....forget about that - think i will go and demo an RP3 then sometime before xmas!

 

[floyd droid]

Dosn't that turn table cames with the RP1 arm?

I thought it came with a tweaked 251. And if my guess who tweaked it actually did , then my money is on it would be overall a better buy.

 

[Hi-FiOutlaw]

yes your right....forget about that - think i will go and demo an RP3 then sometime before xmas!

May the force be with you, my son... :cheers:

 

[Hi-FiOutlaw]

Dosn't that turn table cames with the RP1 arm?

I thought it came with a tweaked 251. And if my guess who tweaked it actually did , then my money is on it would be overall a better buy.

http://www.hi-fiworld.co.uk/index.php/letters/275-july-2010.html

:cheers:

 

[floyd droid]

Hee hee. 🙂

To the OP. Unless you already have one the best upgrade without a shadow of a doubt is a wall shelf. Unless sited well Regas /Projects/ Inspires etc etc can sound bloody awful. Nature of the beast mate im afraid. Your TT may sound great to you at the minute , lob it on a shelf and start grinning.

 

[stevebrock]

mmmmm its currently on an Atacama Equinox rack with spikes?

 

[floyd droid]

Floorboards or solid floor ?. If solid not too bad but personaly I would still use a wall shell with a non bouncer , especially with an RP1 which isnt exactly ball braking in the mass dept.

 

[stevebrock]

yeh solid concrete floor with carpet on top!

When you say mass of the RP1....do you mean the plinth? yeh I guess its pretty flimsy compared to Rega's other TTs with the bracing.

I didnt know that all these little things could make a difference...I must say I am pretty impressed with the RP1, maybe a dedicated shelf could be something to think about if I move house!

Also does the RP3 require an interconnect? or does it already have the cables attached to it?

Thanks

 

[floyd droid]

AFAIA the tone arm cables are fixed . By mass I was referring to the Regas lack of it ! but Gandy dosnt go down that alley. Strangely he does recommend the use of his wall shelf !, go figure.

 

[NHL]

The phono stage is paramount! Have tried with the RP3, and it is essential to get the best possible!

:shame:

 

[stevebrock]

is the Brio R's phono stae ood enough for the RP3?

 

[NHL]

Leema Elements won the HiFi Choice blind test in their latest issue. That's the one for the RP3! Trust them!

 

[Hi-FiOutlaw]

Yes, but what are costs...?

Steve allready have a amp with a perfect capable phone stage!

If he was going to star from scratch that would be a perfect starting point...

 

[NHL]

I've owmed Rega Phono and listened to the Elicit phono. Neither are close to the Elements. It's like you owned different record players. RP3 has a LOT of potential.