Totally off topic (and I should not have mentioned the Linto) but I think you are confusing this with the Naim Stageline/Prefix which carry a combined audio/power signal over a SNAIC.
AFAIK the Linn Linto is a traditional phono stage with a built-in switch-mode power supply. The Lingo 1/2/3 is a traditional power supply in the same vein of the P9’s PSU.
Absolutely. Easy fit on your RB1000 and it would be a large upgrade. I had a Delos, as someone else mentioned too and that was superb.
I think the world’s your oyster really.
Yes. Possibly.
My main point is that the P9 power supply doesn’t directly influence an audio signal and therefore not as susceptible to capacitor aging.
I’m not sure I quite follow that as also @Thegreatroberto and @llatpoh76 have already made the point that capacitors do age no matter what, and indeed the most with fluctations and non-use.
I then read your argument to be whether this is audible in the SQ of the turntable as the PSU only controls motor speed, not an audio signal as your now recapped Naim boxes do.
To this I would say that IMO it matters a lot, there’s also safety concerns, but I’m totally into agreeing to disagree as it is already a big distraction (that I caused) from the original question.
Given @Jaybar’s journey described here so far, to great OC system to even greater NC system and this being the last old bit from before, I think this is the initial probing / letting go stage and a new TT would round it up nicely. Either way will follow with interest!
Thanks @daddycool. I am worried about a TT change. My dealer is concerned that the P8 or P10 does not have a hinged dust cover as is on my P9. He feels that my eye hand coordination would make it difficult to use the new type of dust cover. I can afford a TT change but remain worried.
Fundamentally only you can decide whether you need to have a TT with a traditional lid or not, although it sounds like you do.
The P9, with its ceramic ? platter and rb900 tonearm were pretty cutting age in their day ( I had the poor man’s version, the P25).
The rega exact imo, is an awfull cartridge ( had it on the P25). Change that out for a modest cost MC and see how your TT usage goes. If it goes well, and you do want to change TT, then you already have the new cartridge.
I would address this before any cartridge change but don’t know how.
If you decide to keep the P9, an Apheta 3 is the most obvious choice. It will be easy to manage the set up/alignment (I have previously written about how this is more complicated than many seem to think for a TT and arm package) and don’t forget that (within reason) the cartridge is the least important determinant of SQ of all the components of a TT.
I know that you are in NYC, is there a HiFi dealer locally who could come over and demonstrate the Apheta on your P9 and maybe other cartridges that would be worthy of consideration?
I’ll also throw in Rega’s Nd7 as an alternative, this is Rega’s top of the line MM cartridge and allegedly a big improvement on the Exact which you want to replace.
Trying to hear whichever cartridge you want on your TT in your listening space is important, if you can get this done it will be a big help in you deciding what to buy.
Good luck.
My P9 has the RB1000 arm.
I would listen to your dealer. You have written many times about their quality of service to you in particular. They know your system and you. They’re recommending to stay put with your deck, which is something you are used to using.
I do think you would appreciate a new cartridge, every time I’ve upgraded even just upgrading MM styluses (what!? it is a word), it has been a dramatic difference. Seems like a good way forward, and might be enough to curb your other fears about being done, and finally being satisfied. I think, and it’s very much just an opinion!!, that you should stop here, at least for a while. Good luck.
If you do want a nice and easy to use TT, with a lid, Technics are just now doing a SL1200 GME. Apparently their last fancy 1200? Anyway, the 1200 is a very good TT, has a hinged lid, and is incredibly easy to use and set up.
Even better.
@Jaybar what is it about the P9 that you feel could be improved?
Innovative Audio in NYC do Naim and also Rega. From previous posts here I think they are the dealer for @Jaybar so they should be able to present the options.
@Richard.Dane Yes they are. I tried getting an LP out of the packaging and onto the TT. SUCCESS. A hinged lid is a must. I could not manage the cover for the P8 or P10. They are not a Technics dealer. I will talk to the owner this week. Thanks for your support.
The RP10 came with a hinged lid on a cut-out plinth - very clever.
@LindsayM When I have used the P9, I have been very satisfied. I can’t say how it compares to a P8 or P10 as my dealer does not have a P9 to compare. What I would like is a MUCH better cartridge. I feel my NVCTT is not being used to its potential with a Rega Exact. The Exact is about 4 years old with maybe 300 hours. Being close to the Brooklyn Bridge and pollution, I tend not to get a long life from cartridges. The suspension usually goes well before the stylus. I wondered whether the P8 or P10 would be a significant improvement without being able to say what is lacking in the P9. Maybe I am better to leave well enough alone and just get an Apheta 3?
Can your dealer provide a Dyn XX2?
The Dynavector KARAT 17DX, with its very short 1.7 mm cantilever looks better protected than my Aphelion1, which is similar to Apheta. Never had an issue, myself, but I have worried the Rega cantilever is quite exposed, despite the fender hoop.
Exposed cantilever makes drop precision seem easier, maybe.
I think I read the 17DX is unusual in that it fits Rega perfectly with no shims.
Nick
I sense that you have a bigger itch to scratch and might end up with a new turntable. If so, you should leave the cartridge upgrade for now to be sure that you end up with a turntable/arm/cartridge/phono stage that are all well matched.
An Apheta 3 would of course be a safe bet assuming that you like what it does, although if you do get another Rega TT, buying it as a package with the cartridge factory fitted may be the best option.
If you decide that the Regas are impractical, it’s back to square one, and if, say, you find a more user friendly lid such as the traditional Linn hinged type, you may end up with something that needs a different cartridge (and possibly also a different phono stage).