Rega P9

[joe1515]

Originally Posted by richteer

If you are interested in turntables in the $5k bracket, another model you should consider is the Oracle Delphi V. Partner it with an entry level arm and upgrade to an SME arm later.

Very intersting looking turntable, they are sending me information on the table and also local dealer info.

I am having a hard time finding a local dealer who has the Rega P9 to audition, so far I have read nothing but good reviews.

Joe

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Originally Posted by joe1515

Very intersting looking turntable, they are sending me information on the table and also local dealer info.

I am having a hard time finding a local dealer who has the Rega P9 to audition, so far I have read nothing but good reviews.

Joe

Joe,

You may also wish to consider one of the Origin Live Turntables as well. There are several models from which to choose. However, I do believe that they are sold without a tonearm (they offer quite a number). Mark Baker, of Origin Live in the UK has been making modifications to Rega tonearms, his own tonearms and turntables for some time. They have been well reviewed, but I do not know who has them available for auditioning. I had been watching their turntables and tonearms closely with a lot of interest for some years before I ultimately made my purchase.

Rich

[joe1515]

What do you guys think of the Clearaudio Performance table? It is only 5.1 inches high and will fit on top of my cabinet perfect.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by joe1515

What do you guys think of the Clearaudio Performance table? It is only 5.1 inches high and will fit on top of my cabinet perfect.

I think Clearaudio makes wonderful TT's, but I would say that as I was looking at a Marantz, which was based on their Emotion TT. It doesn't compare to the level that you are considering and certainly nowhere near what both Rich's own, but I would say they you should give it some serious consideration.

If it were me, and I had the financial resources available, I'd go with the Oracle Delphi V...hands down. One of my good friends has the Delphi II or III, I can't remember exactly and it is absolute heaven. It is magnificent in appearance, the build quality is unmatched and the sound is well....beyond imagination.

John

[joe1515]

I was thinking does it make sense to spend around 5k for a turntable when my components and speakers probably cost around the same price.

I am wondering if my set up will be able to realize the full potential of such a table, or does it makes sense to be in the 3k range? This might be stupid way to think, just wondering.

Joe

[richteer]

Originally Posted by joe1515

I was thinking does it make sense to spend around 5k for a turntable when my components and speakers probably cost around the same price.

I am wondering if my set up will be able to realize the full potential of such a table, or does it makes sense to be in the 3k range? This might be stupid way to think, just wondering.

Joe

Will your set current electronics and speaker let you realise the full potential of a $5k turntable? Probably not. But you should definately hear a large improvement over a $3k turntable, and if--when!--you upgrade your other stuff, you'll reap the benefit. Case in point: my turntable would probably cost about $30k to replace if I had to do it now, yet my preamp is a used entry-level Audio Research SP-9 which was no more than $1800 when new, and my power amps are about $3200 (my speakers are about $9k). So from a certain point of view, my turntable hopelessly outclasses my electronics and perhaps even my speakers. But I get much better sound than I would if I used a lesser unit. (I'm trying to figure out how to raise my electronics to the appropriate level, but that's not an inexpensive proposition!)

Short answer: if this is to be your "last" turntable, spend the extra cash and be happy. :-)

[rded]

Joe,

I am by no means a TT expert but I have had the opportunity to audition quite a few TTs. Although I have not heard the P9, I was able to audition the P7. The thing with Rega TTs is the family resemblance sonically is evident in all lines and upgradability is one of its strong points. With that said, you are better off getting a better Pre/pro and amp or a better receiver as the Denon 3808Ci is not the most articulate and musical of receivers or pre/pros. Your better off with a TT the 2-3k range that is highly upgradeable. Going up to a 5k TT just doesn't make sense when your weakest link is you processor IMHO.