Does the Rega RP1 deserve an Ortofon Black?

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mswobo

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Does the Rega RP1 deserve an Ortofon Black?
« on: 17 May 2013, 02:48 am »
Currently have a Blue on my table and I know there is more music in there...Buy the Black? Bank the money towards a RP6? If I bank the money the cartridge would be long after a table purchase.

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Rogue Audio 99
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tomytoons

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Re: Does the Rega RP1 deserve an Ortofon Black?
« Reply #1 on: 18 May 2013, 03:50 pm »
I would not put a 2M Black on an RP1 unless you were to change the RP1 to something higher within 4-6 months.
I think the Black is overpriced. Just my opinion.
I also have not been impressed with Rega's newer offerings design or especially QC.

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Re: Does the Rega RP1 deserve an Ortofon Black?
« Reply #2 on: 18 May 2013, 04:16 pm »
I'm not familiar with the RP-1, but if you can't easily adjust arm height don't get the Black.

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tomytoons

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Re: Does the Rega RP1 deserve an Ortofon Black?
« Reply #3 on: 18 May 2013, 04:58 pm »
Ya that's right I have read it is sensitive to VTA and set up.