Which Turntable?? HELP

[Chindaluru]

Hi All,

Budget is 30K + a little stretchable. I have auditioned the Music Hall MMF 2.2. However, Rega RP1 seems to have great reviews. Haven't auditioned it. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Vamshi

 

[TaureanBull]

Rega RP-1 is a great choice for the beginners. Easy setting up and a decent sound for the budget. You may like to change the mat though.

Do you already have a phono amp or an amp with phono?

At this budget you may like to go for a used route and there would be many options.

 

[arj]

seconding TaureanBull, i would suggest going with the Rega..it is good as it is and if you do feel like upgrading there is a path for that as well.
Do budget for a good cartridge and Phono as well..i am assuming you will go with regas cart.
For a phono do consider Virens Phono OR Trigon as an alternative to Rega ..i have been impressed with both.

 

[malvai]

i second taurean bull and arj as well! Go for the Rega!

 

[reubensm]

Have no experience with Project or Rega myself, but if you are going the used route, Technics direct drives are good for a start (however these are hard to come by).

 

[moktan]

Hi All,

Budget is 30K + a little stretchable. I have auditioned the Music Hall MMF 2.2. However, Rega RP1 seems to have great reviews. Haven't auditioned it. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Vamshi

i was advised to wait for the project debut 3 carbon. so as of now there are three options. (i) Rega RP1 (ii) Project Debut 3 Carbon (iii) Used (this option provided something affordable and good comes along the way is supposed to be the best).

 

[stevieboy]

Chindaluru,

The arm on a rega is not adjustable for height so you're stuck if you have to do some adjusting if you want to swap cartridges. Unless you spend much more for something like a vtaf which allows you to adjust arm height, which on an entry level table gets expensive. Also the rega apparently runs a bit faster so sounds more exciting and a bit bright, the project is more natural and warm. Both are equally well made however in my opinion the project is a bit more open to easier to make upgrades down the line.

However if you have 30k look at a technics 1200 second hand.

Regards

 

[guls]

If you are willing to take the risk of international shipping, a used one off e-bay or some of the well known international forums will give you much more value for your money.

 

[gbfromS]

I also can recommend Rega turntables. I recently bought an RP6 and i'm really happy about it.

I suggest to spend rather in a good cartridge. I use an Ortofon Black.

 

[kuruvilajacob]

If you are interested, I can get you a Technics SL-1500 fully refurbished Direct Drive Turntable for Rs.15K without Cartridge. I can also fit a entry level Audio Technica cart for additional Rs 2K or a more expensive cart if you wish. The TT will be fully aligned and sent to you ready to play as you are new to TT as I understand. Do PM me if interested. Mind you, these players are not easy to get these days

 

[prasanth.kumar81]

If you are interested, I can get you a Technics SL-1500 fully refurbished Direct Drive Turntable for Rs.15K without Cartridge. I can also fit a entry level Audio Technica cart for additional Rs 2K or a more expensive cart if you wish. The TT will be fully aligned and sent to you ready to play as you are new to TT as I understand. Do PM me if interested. Mind you, these players are not easy to get these days

I might be interested. Could you pm me your number. Will probably buy this in late Jan.

 

[vkirti]

Jacob sir, can you send me your contact details ? I am planning to get into vinyl and would like to correspond with you regarding the same.

Regards