Which Pro-Ject TT?

[5cats35]

I currently have a Pro-Ject Xpression MKIII with Ortofon Red 2M. I have recently gone through a complete upgrade and the TT doesn't seem so dynamic as the rest of the system

I have seen a Pro-Ject RPM5 complete with Xpack and Ortofon Red 2M for £375.00 and Pro-Ject Xperience Xpack without cartridge for £349 both in excellent condition.

Has anybody got experince of either of these and would it be worth upgrading to one of these?

Thanks

 

[John Duncan]

Well they're both a big step up from the Xpression. The XPerience is the better deck (and much better value of those two deals), but I prefer the aesthetics of the RPM5 (if only they did it in acrylic...). In both cases, however, I think the XPack addition of the speedbox under the plinth makes them look a bit rubbish and would rather have the vanilla decks and add the separate speed box myself.

Also sounds like the 300-quid Rondo Red that came with the Xperience XPack has been stripped off it...

 

[chebby]

Lacks dynamics?

Sytemdek IIX 900 with new RB251 arm and Goldring 1012X + new armboard

£280 + £14 P&P ('Buy it now'' price.)

(And the sellers - Inspire Hifi - actually build their own turntables.)

 

[5cats35]

I don't like the look of that Systemdek I'm afraid.

Yes, John the previous owner kept the Rondo Red.

 

[5cats35]

5cats35:

I currently have a Pro-Ject Xpression MKIII with Ortofon Red 2M. I have recently gone through a complete upgrade and the TT doesn't seem so dynamic as the rest of the system

I have seen a Pro-Ject RPM5 complete with Xpack and Ortofon Red 2M for £375.00 and Pro-Ject Xperience Xpack without cartridge for £349 both in excellent condition.

Has anybody got experince of either of these and would it be worth upgrading to one of these?

Thanks

Or would it be better waiting until I can afford it and going for a Clear Audio Emotion or Michell Gyrodec SE?