i’m thinking about a companion for my Uniti Star.
So far, I had been considering the Rega P3 RS and the Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10 and a matching preamp.
Any further suggestions (around 1.500€)?
I had a ProJect Xpression III years ago and switched to a Rega P3. I love the P3. Get the RS though. I missed it by about a month when I bought mine and wish I’d waited
Hi, with a Uniti Star you will need a PhonoStage, at that budget have you thought of a Technics 1500? It has a built in phono stage , you will probably need a cartridge as well.
There is also a new ClearAudio turntable , the Compass which does not come with a built in phono stage but does come with a built in cartridge.
ClearAudio don’t get a lot of love on this forum, simply because brands like Rega, Linn and Michell are so strong . I have a ClearAudio and it is very well built .
I’m willing to bet the dealers you are comfortable buying from within driving distance have a very manageable selection of maybe 2-4 decks in that price range. In that respect your shortlist is made for you.
As @Ian2001 suggested, I would give Technics a serious look. The 1500C or new SL1500CS should be well within budget and comes with both a cartridge and built in phono stage. And it will outlast you and your children to boot
I’m sure it will give anything within your budget a run for its money, but as others have said, go listen. We can’t know what sound you’ll prefer.
I still have my Revolver Black Ash from 1987 with a Linn Basic LVX tonearm with a Linn Adikt Cartridge/Styli & love every moment I play it because it gives me what i want.
Hello, as you are in Germany, maybe you want to have a look for a used Thorens e.g. TD 2001, 1 year ago I got one for 550€ in Kleinanzeigen (used things platform) in very good chape, a new belt and a new cartridge (I like the Audio Technica ones, OC9 or PTG 33 and you still would have some money for the Phonostage. I am running the Thorens with an old Prefix from Naim… Sound of the Thorens improves a lot if you put a cork mat or a glass record instead of the normal plate cover.