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In Reply to: Finally got around to this audiophile sleeper: Slatkin's Nevsky on mega el-cheapo Candide, but.... posted by jdaniel@jps.net on February 24, 2014 at 22:36:35:
We went in to hear the RP3 at a local dealer (Stereo Design in San Diego), they didn't have one in stock but they did have an RP40 special edition table (an upgraded RP3 with better feet, the outboard power supply and a white body version of the Elys cartridge) so we settled in with a stack of records (Steely Dan, Miles Davis, Pink Floyd, Dream Theater, Dan Hicks). His current table is one of those AT direct drive models and the deficiencies were getting more obvious as he upgraded the rest of his system. I hadn't seriously listened to a Rega before and I was really impressed-excellent drive, pitch stability, balance--really a great all-rounder and a pleasure to use (we both agreed the ability to change speed on the PS was a cool feature, especially with all these new 45 rpm editions coming out). Needless to say, they gave him a nice deal on the demo model and he's now a happy Rega owner.
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- Spent an enjoyable 2 hours auditioning Rega with an audiophile buddy's son last Sat. - padreken 02/25/1407:02:25 02/25/14 (7)
- Interesting. I still have my $20 Technics D202 hooked up to Vandy 3a Sigs, and sitting on a Symposium shelf; - jdaniel@jps.net 07:44:20 02/25/14 (6)
- RE: Interesting. I still have my $20 Technics D202 hooked up to Vandy 3a Sigs, and sitting on a Symposium shelf; - Crazy Dave 13:41:13 02/25/14 (1)
- This is so pathetic, but I actually have anxiety about it crapping out. It's been so low maintenance. nt - jdaniel@jps.net 19:33:53 02/25/14 (0)
- competance across the board-exactly! - padreken 08:37:45 02/25/14 (2)
- RE: competance across the board-exactly! - desertorganist 23:18:46 02/28/14 (0)
- The Reiner's in English, which takes a little of the mystique away. IMHO, grab an Abaddo for pennies. nt - jdaniel@jps.net 08:45:08 02/25/14 (0)
- BUT - Fred J 08:17:52 02/25/14 (0)