Rega Planar 3 or Technics 1200
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thedelihaus
Nocturnal transmissions
Wonder how expensive an RB700 costs used, considering a new one costs 399 GBP (=640$)/OT
There's a New Old Stock (I presume) Moth 700 (Rega RB-700) up for sale, $545.
MWalt
Super Member
Go for it, Paul. Then I'll trade you a really cool re-wired Sumiko FT-3 for it. I'll even throw in a custom Technics armboard.
thedelihaus
Nocturnal transmissions
Go for it, Paul. Then I'll trade you a really cool re-wired Sumiko FT-3 for it. I'll even throw in a custom Technics armboard.
YOU should get it, I'll do a free re-wire for you, and I'll find you a buyer for the Sumiko!
I'd say the Sumiko is as good as and IMO even better than the Stock RB300, but the RB700 is kinda sweet. A modified RB700? Very nice!
But honestly, I hope to see an SME 309 or IV or V on your table.....
...or even a Technics SP25 in your stable.
thedelihaus
Nocturnal transmissions
Hey Mark,
A used SME 309 can be had for $700-$900.
They have removable headshells- of a beefy, extra ridged, and proprietary design of SME's own design.
Or, if you're impatient, there's a new one for $1750 on the 'bay.
Fixed headshell IV is only a hunnert more, at $1850.
A used SME 309 can be had for $700-$900.
They have removable headshells- of a beefy, extra ridged, and proprietary design of SME's own design.
Or, if you're impatient, there's a new one for $1750 on the 'bay.
Fixed headshell IV is only a hunnert more, at $1850.
psychadelicf
New Member
Wow
After I finish cleaning up the Technics (anybody know any good references for this). I will compare the two. I think my ears are pretty good and sometimes when I play my "Peter Gabriel - So" on my Rega, the synths at the beginning sound off. The only issue I see in comparing the two is the cartridge. The Technics is easy to swap. But this Mayware is a real pain in the a$$! I'll have to compare with what i have on at the time. I know it's not fair. I'm kinda leaning towards the 1200 with some mods. Maybe an SL-1200 with a REGA RB300 tonearm. I'll get the best of both worlds.
(Can't remember who suggested that but thanks)
By the way, Thanks again to all of you. I appreciate your input and will take everything I read and make a decision.
After I finish cleaning up the Technics (anybody know any good references for this). I will compare the two. I think my ears are pretty good and sometimes when I play my "Peter Gabriel - So" on my Rega, the synths at the beginning sound off. The only issue I see in comparing the two is the cartridge. The Technics is easy to swap. But this Mayware is a real pain in the a$$! I'll have to compare with what i have on at the time. I know it's not fair. I'm kinda leaning towards the 1200 with some mods. Maybe an SL-1200 with a REGA RB300 tonearm. I'll get the best of both worlds.
(Can't remember who suggested that but thanks)
By the way, Thanks again to all of you. I appreciate your input and will take everything I read and make a decision.
Bob_in_OKC
Addicted Member
Wonder how expensive an RB700 costs used, considering a new one costs 399 GBP (=640$)
Following along the lines of MWalt's earlier comment...How about US prices on the RB700?
http://www.needledoctor.com/Rega-RB-700-Tonearm?sc=2&category=31783
thedelihaus
Nocturnal transmissions
Following along the lines of MWalt's earlier comment...How about US prices on the RB700?
http://www.needledoctor.com/Rega-RB-700-Tonearm?sc=2&category=31783
Bob,
there's a Moth 700 (Rega RB-700) up for sale, $545 over at Audiogon, new, I believe old(er) stock?
EDIT- Wow- I just looked at the typical cost of a 700- $895. Nice arm, not so nice a price.
MWalt
Super Member
We should work something out since you have about four of them:scratch2:
TheEvan
New Member
I had some years to compare my Planar 3 (w/ RB300) with my SP10 w/Sme3009. Many cartridge combinations were tried back and forth.
The Technics just walked all over the Rega in every conceivable way.
I have trouble distinguishing the sound of my standard 1210 MK2 with the SP10. They are very, very close. And the Technics arm is less fussy and more adjustable.
Yeah, I sold the Rega.
The Technics just walked all over the Rega in every conceivable way.
I have trouble distinguishing the sound of my standard 1210 MK2 with the SP10. They are very, very close. And the Technics arm is less fussy and more adjustable.
Yeah, I sold the Rega.
Bob_in_OKC
Addicted Member
I did that. I wasn't exactly blown away.
TheEvan interesting to hear how the two, Rega and Technics, fared when compared side by side. Was that a first generation SP-10 or a SP-10Mk2? Also very interesting to hear your results when comparing the 1210Mk2 and the SP-10. Not to say never but this will put considering a SP-10Mk2 purchase further down the road till I finish my present project and I see/hear the results.
Bob_in_OKC
Addicted Member
This comparison was stock SL-1200MK2 vs. MMF-5. After the comparison period of a month or maybe 6 weeks I sold the Technics and eventually started shopping for another contender. I settled on the P5 after considering very few others. I think the only other I really gave serious thought to was a used Scout, although I looked at some other VPI and Clearaudio options.
My thoughts on the SL-1200MK2 vs. MMF-5 comparison are in this post:
http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showpost.php?p=3575485&postcount=57
As for the P5 vs. MMF-5...The P5 is tighter and livelier. I hear no flutter with the P5 but heard a tiny bit on sustained notes with the MMF-5. The flutter I heard with the MMF-5 was actually less than what I've heard from the similar Pro-Ject Xpression III, so I think the heavier-than-acrylic glass platter is helping there. In some situations it sounded like the MMF-5 had more bass than the P5 but it was a rounder, softer-edged bass. It has as much as or a tiny bit more of a lilt and pleasantness (is that a word?) in the vocal range than the P5, too. I suppose the P5 brought me back a little from the soft and laid-back approach. It's a turntable that allows me to hear a rock album more like I want to hear it while still presenting a jazz vocal record the way I like to hear it. I'd be hesitant to say the P5 really pummels the MMF-5. It's better in that it's pleasant to listen to and it has rhythm and drive, but I didn't know until I tried these other turntables that I was doing comparatively well with the MMF-5.
MWalt
Super Member
Thanks. I couldn't find that post. Seems like a long time ago but it really wasn't. One thing is for sure. I have found that at the price point we're discussing that the diffferences between these TT's is subtle. It would be fun if we could demo a 10k TT with a 5k cart at our home to see the difference.
RussK1
Member
I know this is a real old thread but I'd been trying to find info on the SL 1200 as I was looking at getting a rega P3 used or RP1 and I just happened across vintage TTs in a cool vintage audio store here in Syracuse. My main problem is my house has a basement and the first floor is a suspended wood floor. This thread touched on that a bit. How bad will that be for a Rega and how much are SL 1200s going for now in really good shape?
Bob_in_OKC
Addicted Member
My Rega is on a suspended floor. I suppose I strike the floor gently when I walk. A shelf with damped feet under it ought to do as much to isolate as much as any non-suspended turntable can.
caravelle
New Member
BLIND TEST:
TECHNICS SL-1200 ORIGINAL MKI (SERVO not QUARTZ), vs REGA3 vs YAMAHA YP-701:
http://www.iavscanada.com/Articles/art_turntable.htm
TECHNICS SL-1200 ORIGINAL MKI (SERVO not QUARTZ), vs REGA3 vs YAMAHA YP-701:
http://www.iavscanada.com/Articles/art_turntable.htm
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