Systemdek iix 900

[wolfy]

I recently purchased the above.
I bought it in a hurry given that the price, £240, seemed so good in comparison to others.
I haven't picked it up yet so I've been studying the photos I have of it. I'm not sure what the arm is but the cartridge seems to say Roksan Corus.
The deck appears to be in good nick but I've found myself wondering if I should have held off given that my original plan was to save up for a nearly new P3 in great condition.
What do you think of my purchase? Did I do the right thing?

 

[Al ears]

I recently purchased the above.
I bought it in a hurry given that the price, £240, seemed so good in comparison to others.
I haven't picked it up yet so I've been studying the photos I have of it. I'm not sure what the arm is but the cartridge seems to say Roksan Corus.
The deck appears to be in good nick but I've found myself wondering if I should have held off given that my original plan was to save up for a nearly new P3 in great condition.
What do you think of my purchase? Did I do the right thing?

Time will tell, depends whether it is in good condition and fully functional, you may need to replace the stylus on the cartridge if it has a long history.
What tonearm is fitted?
Plenty of advice online as to how to improve this already excellent deck.

 

[Al ears]

Time will tell, depends whether it is in good condition and fully functional, you may need to replace the stylus on the cartridge if it has a long history.
What tonearm is fitted?
Plenty of advice online as to how to improve this already excellent deck.

If it is in good condition, replacing belt would help otherwise it's better than a P3.
Let us know when you get it as always good to get feedback to posts on this forum.
The Corus Black is actually a Goldring cartridge and was excellent in its day.

 

[daytona600]

RB250 common fitment circa 1984/1985 , Corus is a re-branded goldring
New stylus , New belt , change the bearing oil & should be fine
Future arm rewire or arm upgrade possible
£240 bargain , Mint ones fetch £600/1000 these days

New these are still in production £2,500/6,000 depending on spec now a Audio Note TT-One

 

[Al ears]

RB250 common fitment circa 1984/1985 , Corus is a re-branded goldring
New stylus , New belt , change the bearing oil & should be fine
Future arm rewire or arm upgrade possible
£240 bargain , Mint ones fetch £600/1000 these days

New these are still in production £2,500/6,000 depending on spec now a Audio Note TT-One

Yep, regarding tonearm and think it was a Goldring G1012 but could be wrong. Styli still available.
Good call on bearing clean out and oil.
Would be good to hear OPs opinion when it arrives

 

[wolfy]

Thanks all. I will keep you informed.
There's a bit of a problem at the moment. Seller (ebay) wants paying before I collect it even though it was advertised as collection only.

 

[Al ears]

Thanks all. I will keep you informed.
There's a bit of a problem at the moment. Seller (ebay) wants paying before I collect it even though it was advertised as collection only.

Not good. Tell him you want to see it and take cash if collection, unless you intend to buy with card or PayPal for some sort of financial protection.
What is sellers eBay rating like?

 

[wolfy]

He's changed his mind now. Promised to set it up so i can have a listen.
100% positive of 220.

 

[Al ears]

He's changed his mind now. Promised to set it up so i can have a listen.
100% positive of 220.

Great

 

[wolfy]

I've passed on it. Condition was really poor. Thanks for the advice everyone.

 

[Al ears]

I've passed on it. Condition was really poor. Thanks for the advice everyone.

Thought it might be for that price, it was a tad low.
A pity that.
I would say you're looking at double that amount for a really good one but that's heading for a new Planar 3 territory.

 

[wolfy]

I'm desperately searching for a P3 now! Seen one anywhere?

 

[daytona600]

P3 you will need a P8 or P10 to equal a well sorted iix 900
These are £3k-£6,000 New these days

 

[Al ears]

I'm desperately searching for a P3 now! Seen one anywhere?

How much do you want to spend?

 

[nopiano]

I'm desperately searching for a P3 now! Seen one anywhere?

One of the most advertised turntables, but if you mean specifically the latest version named P3 then they are too new to be plentiful. Planar 3 have been going decades, and one up to five years old or more isn’t an issue, if good cosmetically.

Dealers on eBay like Midland Audio Exchange, Fanthorpes, Elite, Nintronics, Unilet etc all have these regularly.

 

[Al ears]

One of the most advertised turntables, but if you mean specifically the latest version named P3 then they are too new to be plentiful. Planar 3 have been going decades, and one up to five years old or more isn’t an issue, if good cosmetically.

Dealers on eBay like Midland Audio Exchange, Fanthorpes, Elite, Nintronics, Unilet etc all have these regularly.

Decent modified Planar 3 just come up on eBay.
Agreed, Regas naming for this turntable can be confusing.

 

[wolfy]

Right, I've got it down to 3 tt's and would welcome your opinions please.

Roksan Attessa/Dana open box £320
P3 / VM95E used £450
RP6 / Exact used £550

I'm aware the rp6 is probably overkill given my amp. It's also 10 years old.

My current kit is a Wiim streamer, Marantz 6007 and a pair of Focal Aria 906 Speakers.
TIA

 

[daytona600]

1/ never heard the roksan
2/ 1or 10 or 30years old Regas all look the exact same
3/ IMHO Avid
£599 Avid Ingenium turntable, Project Carbon tonearm

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256671772333?_skw=turntable&itmmeta=01JEM7XSAFCNP5J6BXHAZ5GXYD&hash=item3bc2d46ead:g:2g0AAOSw5INnB9I7&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAAwHoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKkj4552P6VGBrboXaf7bgZXLi9xF9r6FqRTi1nSmiYS4lQeD47ixLBDs5PvKi9c85DuEvYotIFxSXDmwOdzdkZAm3LEVbdw7t5R6HApzUoDj34Jp0odSbrBvE37FgyxNJ9%2BIgzHJz3HIK9MYH8hvWkzfpU4eNSQp0FCFHDohry6dtpMDNlUgaGnbFZ5eCK%2BdUlj0dVaQazvz5Kne9ckG%2B%2FaZsnBPeJprScpBXYirc7xkg%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6iV94f1ZA

 

[wolfy]

1/ never heard the roksan
2/ 1or 10 or 30years old Regas all look the exact same
3/ IMHO Avid
£599 Avid Ingenium turntable, Project Carbon tonearm

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256671772333?_skw=turntable&itmmeta=01JEM7XSAFCNP5J6BXHAZ5GXYD&hash=item3bc2d46ead:g:2g0AAOSw5INnB9I7&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAAwHoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKkj4552P6VGBrboXaf7bgZXLi9xF9r6FqRTi1nSmiYS4lQeD47ixLBDs5PvKi9c85DuEvYotIFxSXDmwOdzdkZAm3LEVbdw7t5R6HApzUoDj34Jp0odSbrBvE37FgyxNJ9%2BIgzHJz3HIK9MYH8hvWkzfpU4eNSQp0FCFHDohry6dtpMDNlUgaGnbFZ5eCK%2BdUlj0dVaQazvz5Kne9ckG%2B%2FaZsnBPeJprScpBXYirc7xkg%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6iV94f1ZA

Any possible movement on that price?

 

[daytona600]

Any possible movement on that price?
Send the seller a message !