I’m looking at purchasing my first proper turntable with a budget of up to £400. I’m looking at Rega mostly because I like the idea of a lifetime guarantee and I’ve read a few too many forum posts regarding project turntable issues to be comfortable. Also, the turntable novice in me would prefer the fully setup ready to play nature of the Rega arriving at my door - the talk of protractors frankly scares me.
All I’d like is for the turntable I get to not embarrass itself when playing one of my few treasured vinyls.
I would get the Planar 3. I didn't know Rega were still fitting a tonearm that didn't have anti-skate adjustment (I would check that) but that would be a show-stopper for me.
They were doing (the AS was fixed) but not any longer apparently.
That is correct, however, RB220 started out with the 'automatic' anti-skating (with a blanking plate over the adjuster slot) and was then altered to include the adjuster mechanism.I think it was the early RB202 that had fixed bias but they dropped it.
Is it? I got it because it was cheap and I was just experimenting with my dads old 80s turntable, the result of which is this thread!
I was worried I’d need to get a better one to go with the better turntable. I take it I’m in the clear here then?
What’s this old 80’s turntable??
I did what everyone has suggested: blew the budget, went with the 3 and a £50 audio technica cartridge
I want to OWN my music! so this number will only increase over the years. I think the new turntable will accommodate this very slow and organic growth quite nicely.
a graded example
What does this involve? Obvious cosmetic defects?
For someone who has very few records I would think the Rega 2 to be the better option.
It has two significant advantages, apart from sounding dammed good.
It’s cheaper (within stated budget).
Has less upgrade options.
It will. Buying records is quite addictive ;0)