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I have a Thorens TD145 and a Technics SL1200 MK II. I took the TD 145 in to have the "auto lift" adjusted. The person doing the work had a few NIB Rega P1s & P2s for sale. He suggested the Rega P2 is substantially better than either of the TTs I have. He is willing to sell me a P2 for < $500. My TD145 has an older Grado cartridge. The SL1200 has a Stanton cartridge. The Rega has whatever cartridge comes standard on the unit.Is he correct in his assertion regarding the quality of the P2?Should I sell one or the other of my TTs and buy the Rega?Should I just get a newer cartridge for one of my existing TTs?If I keep one, should I keep the Technics, or Thorens?I listen to vinyl infrequently.
TD145 is a cheaper TD160. Changed teh arms on at least 100 of the 150/160/165/145.The P2 is new, with the Rega Arm?AFAIC you can leabve the DD to the guys that use them for making music,My ancient Planar 2 (with a Linn Basik arm) will smoke the THorens and the Technics.I have a second Planar 2 and a Technics 1200 arm i might marry.Will the dealer lend you the Rega for the WE or do at least a basik comparison in his shop for you?dave
your last sentence speaks volumes, keep what you have, upgrade cart perhaps the 'less than $500' spent on the P2 would be be better put towards the new cartridge ........
One reason I seek advice is I am not certain I could judge the merits based on a listening session, so I thought other folks opinions, if there was a consensus, might help. So far not so much.
I quite agree, regarding speaking volumes. Which is why I included it.However it seems to me I could sell the SL1200 and/or the TD 145 and have enough money to buy the P2, if it truly is better (objectively speaking). One reason I seek advice is I am not certain I could judge the merits based on a listening session, so I thought other folks opinions, if there was a consensus, might help. So far not so much.
In my experience since the 1970s if you cant listen a better sound in a hour session there is need to listen more, in my listening sessions in top systems from friends a better sound quality are apparent in a few minutes or seconds.
Hi,You're never going to get full consensus as we all having differing experiences and preferences. You advised that you got the Technics sl1200 MkII from a dumpster if its in good condition its certainly worth having it serviced. An entry level Nagaoka MP100 or an Ortofon 2M red would sound great would work great on the Technics or Thorens TD145 turntables. Also it was recommended that you may wish to put more money into a phono stage.Good luck with your decision.Cheers Rod