Enjoyed my Rega Saturn-r, but took the plunge and traded in the -r for the mk3 (visually matches the rest of my Rega gear nicely) despite a guy at Rega previously informing me that it was only a cosmetic change over the previous model!
But, when installed at home, I can confirm that it is indeed a step up, being more detailed, and controlled sounding, with better bass definition and instrument separation than the previous model. And in my home the difference was immediately discernible. Now really enjoying CD again as my second source. Highly recommended player, but still bemused as to why the manufacturer says that there is no difference in the sound over the previous model. Whatever changes were made in design of the mk3 have clearly had a positive impact on the sound, or is it my imagination?
But, when installed at home, I can confirm that it is indeed a step up, being more detailed, and controlled sounding, with better bass definition and instrument separation than the previous model. And in my home the difference was immediately discernible. Now really enjoying CD again as my second source. Highly recommended player, but still bemused as to why the manufacturer says that there is no difference in the sound over the previous model. Whatever changes were made in design of the mk3 have clearly had a positive impact on the sound, or is it my imagination?