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Rega RP1 Motor Noise

I'm not sure how Rega can justify sending product like this out the door, given the cost of all of the rework, and returns. Can't see them building entry level tables much longer unless they get a handle on this. I've been very happy with my RP6 so far, but a person shouldn't have to spend this much just to get a reliable table. I think I would be sending it back for a refund if they will do it, and take my chances with an entry level Pro Ject.
 
This is one reason I don't buy anything Rega! If you can't get a simple table to spin right Ill stay away from all their products.
 
4-2-7 said:
People need to stop buying these decks and go look at SOTA's entry level decks.
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They will not stop buying cheap crap. Getting bargain is in people's nature. Only after several faults one may stop and think. Unfortunately neither media, no society (via social networking) makes any effort to educate customers, set expectations and shorten path to truth.
 
The real issue here is that, regardless of the t/t purchased, especially one that is as overpriced as the Rega, the customer deserves better build & quality control.
 
If Rega, Project and Music Hall don't get their act togeather and redesign/improve their entry level product line and tighten up QC their dominance of the entry level market is over. Someone like U-Turn once they get the resources is going to clean their clock.
 
I think there's a market for a clean lined, manual, audiophile looking, direct drive with a decent little arm (a basic Jelco or something similar). Decent bearings, decent platter not cheap wall wart power supplies, pissant motor and crap tolerances. Get away from the cheaply implemented belt drive 'solutions' Rega et al are foisting upon the unsophisticated masses.

Something that sells around $399-$599, but has great specs and an upgrade path (removable arm, PSU upgrades etc to satisfy the tweakers)
 
restorer-john said:
I think there's a market for a clean lined, manual, audiophile looking, direct drive with a decent little arm (a basic Jelco or something similar). Decent bearings, decent platter not cheap wall wart power supplies, pissant motor and crap tolerances. Get away from the cheaply implemented belt drive 'solutions' Rega et al are foisting upon the unsophisticated masses.

Something that sells around $399-$599, but has great specs and an upgrade path (removable arm, PSU upgrades etc to satisfy the tweakers)
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Not going to happen. If someone comes now with DD table, it will cost $3999-5999. Tonearm - extra. Price to manufacture all custom circuits and electro-mechanics is too high for production volumes of any TT today (hundreds in a month).
 
I really feel bad for you fellas who are so offended by someone else's turntable. It's a shame you have to put up with it. Just awful.
 
Bob_in_OKC said:
I really feel bad for you fellas who are so offended by someone else's turntable. It's a shame you have to put up with it. Just awful.
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If one has had the similar problem in past with the like products from the same company, I do feel your cynicism upon him is unfair.

Just awful.
 
It hurts because it could of been me or someone I know in the same situation. No one is trying to kick anyone when they are down in the dumps. I can imagine how disappointed these buyers are after spending good money for products that are sadly lacking in good design and build quality. I think back to years ago and how close I came to buying a Rega turntable, fortunately I ended up buying a USA made VPI HW-19.
 
restorer-john said:
I think there's a market for a clean lined, manual, audiophile looking, direct drive with a decent little arm (a basic Jelco or something similar). Decent bearings, decent platter not cheap wall wart power supplies, pissant motor and crap tolerances. Get away from the cheaply implemented belt drive 'solutions' Rega et al are foisting upon the unsophisticated masses.

Something that sells around $399-$599, but has great specs and an upgrade path (removable arm, PSU upgrades etc to satisfy the tweakers)
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Nothing wrong with belt drive turntables, the best in the world are belt drives.

Also, Jelco arms are pretty average, you want to use Rega for decent quality.
 
Can't say I've owned an RP-1 myself, but reading threads like this is why I bought an RP3 as an upgrade to an old Pioneer table I had. I've had no problems, works and sounds great.

Seems both the RP1 & Debut Carbon are great at first, but don't seem to have staying power. That said, if anything you buy has problems functioning normally within the first 30 days, return it and get a new one. Check the store policy on returns as well, if they're going to try and repair it, don't buy from them because it's easy for them to return to the manufacturer for credit.
 
The reason often given on AK to buy a new table is that with rare exceptions the new turntable should be trouble free and perform well from day one. Both the Project and Rega entry level turntables from numerous reports here on AK and other audio sites are plagued with either design, material and quality control problems and purchasing either is a gamble that you will get a trouble free example. Sure you can return it for an exchange or refund but it defeats the purpose of the idea of getting a new trouble free turntable, there are better choices available in new turntables that have established a solid reputation for quality construction.
 
One nice thing about a used turntable of any age is that the owner already knows the complete working condition of it. As long as you can trust the seller, he can simply tell you whether it is in complete working order.
 
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