Re: Off topic: Turntables

[Buckeye <buckeye@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Brad

I'm a Rega man, myself (I have a P5).  I think the RP1 is a solid choice 
for starting out.  That upgrade kit seems to be okay, but I'll tell you 
a big improvement in performance can be had with just the Groove Tracer 
SubPlatter - which is something you can install yourself (google it).  I 
also think the "white belt" is an improvement, but many will argue.  The 
Bias2 and the Elys2 are good choices for cartridges - since they are 
Rega made, they integrate well without having to fidget about with 
getting things aligned properly.  One other thing, even if your receiver 
has a Phono input, you'll still get better performance with an outboard 
phono preamp.  I have the Rega Fono, but I've read that the Fono Mini is 
no slouch!

That said, I know many people swear by other brands and the following 
seem to be popular lower budget choices: Music Hall MMF-2.2 and Pro-Ject 
Debut.

If you want to talk more, feel free to drop me an email directly (goes 
for any FBOer).

take care

-Bruce

On 7/7/2013 5:27 PM, BGW wrote:
> Hi all
> I know that this is off topic and I could easily do my google search for 
> reviews, however, I have a ready bank of people on the ground here who I trust 
> more than reviews.
>
> I am going to venture back into vinyl as I was faced with either throwing out 
> my thousands of vinyl albums or getting another turntable.  Just too much stuff 
> and memories to throw them out.
>
> So not knowing turntables as I once did I was thinking about an entry level 
> deck like the Rega Planar RP1.  In Oz it retails for about $495 but one mob is 
> doing an 'upgrade' kit that seems to have garnered some good reviews (I did do 
> some research).  Here is the package: 
> http://www.stereophonic.com.au/products/Rega-RP1-Performance-Pack-Turntable.html
>  All in all it looks good, and a reputable and long standing brand.  Still made 
> in the UK.  This thing will marry up with a high end Arcam amp and some JBL 
> reference monitors.
>
> So I'd be appreciative of any advice that people can offer.  I don't want to 
> get technical too much.  I just want a good entry level deck that will revive 
> the 70s for me!
>
> Sorry for going off topic but this may be of interest to others as well.
>
> Thanks
> Brad