Turntable downsizing

[Hoopsontoast]

I currently have a Rega P9/Ania combo which I bought around 4-years ago as a replacement for a Gyrodec/SME M2-9/AT33PTGII.

I'm not really playing vinyl much at the moment and this P9 setup seems by far a bit overkill. I think the P9/Ania and a new Rega TT Wall shelf is getting on for £2k so looking to free up a bit of that cash to put into other parts of the system. I will keep my F-117 Phonostage so super flexible on cartridges. I think the AT33PTGII is the best value/sound I have had.

I would like to downsize to something around the £500-£700 mark I guess.

Thinking of moving away from Rega at that price point (used P7/RP6 etc) and certainly would prefer something more classic in style rather than oil-rig. A dust cover is a must.
Not fussy with vintage (I have been looking at Lenco PTP DIY for example) or Direct Drive/Belt Drive so open to anything really.

 

[2ManyBoxes]

Thorens TD160S with arm of your choice. Works surprisingly well with a Linn LVX Plus but they suffer with degradation of the counter-weight isolation rubber.

 

[Woodface]

Unless you need the money I would just keep what you have. You will ultimately lose more money by down sizing, especially if you have a change of heart.

 

[Alex S]

If you buy second hand you won’t lose money. I can’t think of a better occasional deck than the Technics disco decks, especially if you buy one with a couple of upgrades (not a great idea when it comes to resale though). AT carts sing on them. They are almost totally faff and maintenance free. I quite like the looks but you may not.

 

[gerlando]

Rega Planar 6;
Funk Firm LSD

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-5...0001&campid=5338728743&icep_item=133442168856

https://www.centralaudio.co.uk/index.php?page=products&id=9801

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-5...0001&campid=5338728743&icep_item=324223608768

 

[stevec67]

Thorens 160 or 150.

 

[Iain Docherty]

I currently have a Rega P9/Ania combo which I bought around 4-years ago as a replacement for a Gyrodec/SME M2-9/AT33PTGII.

I'm not really playing vinyl much at the moment and this P9 setup seems by far a bit overkill. I think the P9/Ania and a new Rega TT Wall shelf is getting on for £2k so looking to free up a bit of that cash to put into other parts of the system. I will keep my F-117 Phonostage so super flexible on cartridges. I think the AT33PTGII is the best value/sound I have had.

I would like to downsize to something around the £500-£700 mark I guess.

Thinking of moving away from Rega at that price point (used P7/RP6 etc) and certainly would prefer something more classic in style rather than oil-rig. A dust cover is a must.
Not fussy with vintage (I have been looking at Lenco PTP DIY for example) or Direct Drive/Belt Drive so open to anything really.

A few months ago, I had an RP10/Apheta2 to test and my Pink Triangle Anniversary absolutely destroyed it to my ears. Decent condition PT TOOs seem to go for £600-700 or so. Add in a decent condition RB300 and you’d have a great sound. I’m currently enjoying a 1980s Source I picked up for £600 and not missing the PT at all. This is with an ATPTG33ii, which is a great cartridge.

HTH

Iain.

 

[divedeepdog]

Lenco L75/78 with Linn basik arm(if you like it go PTP) Techy 1210 would be my list @£600

 

[Seanm]

I sometimes swap out an Orbe for a Thorens TD125/Mission 774/AT33ev and don't feel like I'm missing anything. I mean I am, objectively, definitely missing out on some detail, but the overall sound is very satisfying: big, deep, full. Very different from the Rega sound though so might not be to taste. Price of the deck+arm would I'm guessing be around £500.

 

[dave charlton]

.... and certainly would prefer something more classic in style rather than oil-rig.

Nothing more classic looking than a P9 imo.

 

[Hoopsontoast]

Nothing more classic looking than a P9 imo.

I know, its a superb looking deck it just feels wasted with the amount I use it.

 

[Hoopsontoast]

I shall look up Pink Triangle and Thorens models, not really explored those brands before.

 

[gerlando]

Pink Triangle would be an excellent choice.
However they are not easy to set up, and the matching with the tonearm could be critical if you don't have the right armboard (and weights).
For this reason I'm suggesting the Funk Firm which is its natural more recent embodiment.
P.S. I WOULD THINK IT TWICE BEFORE GIVING AWAY A REGA P9 ...

 

[Martyn Miles]

Thorens 160 or 150.

I had a TD160 with a Mission arm in the late ‘70s.
Lovely deck...

 

[Nagraboy]

For less money I’d have one of these again:

https://eu.audio-technica.com/turntables/AT-LP5X

Also, this looks very nice:

https://www.retrotone.co.uk/product/thorens-td150-with-sme-3009-imp-tonearm/

 

[topa]

a superb looking deck it just feels wasted with the amount I use it.

I think you have it hoisted on the slick dedicated wall shelf. If so, keep it there and simply regard it as a piece of art. An industrial design sculpture.

 

[gerlando]

For less money I’d have one of these again:

https://eu.audio-technica.com/turntables/AT-LP5X

good, but it doesn't have much appeal....

 

[Nagraboy]

good, but it doesn't have much appeal....

It is a bit of a black lump, I’ll give you that. But it’s so cheap for the quality it offers and is simple to use.

 

[gerlando]

I'd keep the P9 all my life.

Indeed, if I could I would buy it.

Unless Robert is interested in an part exchange with one of my decks ...

 

[stevec67]

I had a TD160 with a Mission arm in the late ‘70s.
Lovely deck...

I've had 150, 160S, 165, 125, 126. My favourite of all is the 150 with the "golf ball" arm. It's a great deck. Others are reputed to sound "better" but that model, the 150mk2, just gets it all basically right straight out of the box. Even with recent price hikes for everything vinyl you can still get a good one for £150. At that it murders a Rega 2 or 3, as it should because it is basically a £1000 deck if you could buy one new.