Need advice on a higher end record player

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JB128716
JB128716 Posts: 2,064
in The Porch
Hi all.

I've owned a decent $200 record player for years now.

I've been debating if a higher end record player will really make a difference. I'm currently looking at the Rega RP3.

Any advice?
92 - Orlando
03 - Tampa
08 - Tampa
12 - DeLuna Fest, EV Orlando 1 & 2, EV Ft Lauderdale 1 & 2
13 - Wrigley!!! ,Brooklyn 1 & 2, Hartford, OKC, Seattle
14 - Leeds, Milton Keynes, St Louis
16 - Ft Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Wrigley 1 & 2
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  • musicsam3
    musicsam3 Posts: 238
    Call Jon at musicdirect.com.
    Tell him Sam sent ya.
  • mookeywrench
    mookeywrench Posts: 6,053
    If you're happy with your current player and have extra cash,I would do a speaker upgrade first.
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  • JB128716
    JB128716 Posts: 2,064
    Got nice speakers and receiver. Those were first.

    Record player is starting to go so it's time for a new one.
    92 - Orlando
    03 - Tampa
    08 - Tampa
    12 - DeLuna Fest, EV Orlando 1 & 2, EV Ft Lauderdale 1 & 2
    13 - Wrigley!!! ,Brooklyn 1 & 2, Hartford, OKC, Seattle
    14 - Leeds, Milton Keynes, St Louis
    16 - Ft Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Wrigley 1 & 2
  • badbrains
    badbrains Posts: 10,255
    Paging Logan, help this guy out bro
  • JB128716
    JB128716 Posts: 2,064
    musicsam3 said:

    Call Jon at musicdirect.com.
    Tell him Sam sent ya.

    I called Jon and he said to tell Sam he owes me $50.

    92 - Orlando
    03 - Tampa
    08 - Tampa
    12 - DeLuna Fest, EV Orlando 1 & 2, EV Ft Lauderdale 1 & 2
    13 - Wrigley!!! ,Brooklyn 1 & 2, Hartford, OKC, Seattle
    14 - Leeds, Milton Keynes, St Louis
    16 - Ft Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Wrigley 1 & 2
  • hrd2imgn
    hrd2imgn Southwest Burbs of Chicago Posts: 4,924
    how much money you looking to spend, that is the biggest factor. Depending on what you buy you may need a better needle, platter, cables etc. Do you have a phono- pre-amp?
  • JB128716
    JB128716 Posts: 2,064
    The Rega RP3 with cartridge and power supply is 1500 and the Rega RP6 that comes with the power supply and needle is 2000.

    I'd like to stay in that price range.
    92 - Orlando
    03 - Tampa
    08 - Tampa
    12 - DeLuna Fest, EV Orlando 1 & 2, EV Ft Lauderdale 1 & 2
    13 - Wrigley!!! ,Brooklyn 1 & 2, Hartford, OKC, Seattle
    14 - Leeds, Milton Keynes, St Louis
    16 - Ft Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Wrigley 1 & 2
  • musicsam3
    musicsam3 Posts: 238
    JB128716 said:

    musicsam3 said:

    Call Jon at musicdirect.com.
    Tell him Sam sent ya.

    I called Jon and he said to tell Sam he owes me $50.

    haha thats awesome.
    The fucker already has ALL my money…

    Seriously though man, great prices and great customer service.
    Good Luck.
  • JB128716
    JB128716 Posts: 2,064
    I saw the site for the first time and it does look like I'll be shopping there. Good prices and the added feature of no interest financing is nice.
    92 - Orlando
    03 - Tampa
    08 - Tampa
    12 - DeLuna Fest, EV Orlando 1 & 2, EV Ft Lauderdale 1 & 2
    13 - Wrigley!!! ,Brooklyn 1 & 2, Hartford, OKC, Seattle
    14 - Leeds, Milton Keynes, St Louis
    16 - Ft Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Wrigley 1 & 2
  • fluff4u
    fluff4u Posts: 202
    Rega RP3 is what I use and yes you should hear a big difference. I would up grade the cartridge forget the power pack its not necessary.
  • fluff4u
    fluff4u Posts: 202
    My first recommendation is to find a stereo shop near you that you could go to and see/hear and talk about it.
  • musicsam3
    musicsam3 Posts: 238
    JB128716 said:

    I saw the site for the first time and it does look like I'll be shopping there. Good prices and the added feature of no interest financing is nice.

    and if you call you get my discount…and excellent recommendations!
  • JB128716
    JB128716 Posts: 2,064
    fluff4u said:

    Rega RP3 is what I use and yes you should hear a big difference. I would up grade the cartridge forget the power pack its not necessary.

    I was reading that you need this power pack thing to easily go from 33 1/3 to 45. Is sounded like if you don't have that, it's a pain in the ass to switch speeds. Is that not the case?

    I would think that if you were spending 1000 on a turntable, you should be able to switch speeds. LOL

    I was also thinking about using my other turntable just to play 45's since I don't play them that often.
    92 - Orlando
    03 - Tampa
    08 - Tampa
    12 - DeLuna Fest, EV Orlando 1 & 2, EV Ft Lauderdale 1 & 2
    13 - Wrigley!!! ,Brooklyn 1 & 2, Hartford, OKC, Seattle
    14 - Leeds, Milton Keynes, St Louis
    16 - Ft Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Wrigley 1 & 2
  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,459
    This
    mookeywrench said:

    If you're happy with your current player and have extra cash,I would do a speaker upgrade first.

    This
    www.cluthelee.com
  • my2hands
    my2hands Posts: 17,117
    For $2k it better sound like Jeff Ament is on my couch
  • juddboz80
    juddboz80 Posts: 2,141
    edited November 2014
    Rp3 is a great player... But if you want to upgrade it your upgrading it to basically make it a rp-6, for a about the same money you can buy the rp-6 (minus a cartridge) buy a lower cost needle for now and u will have an amazing setup....I know this cause I researched it and ended up getting a rp-6 for the reason stated above, and I'm so glad I got the rp-6.... With the rp-6 you can put some great cartridges on it.... I'm very sold on rega products, they know analog!!!!!
    Post edited by juddboz80 on
    Cant buy what i want cause its free....
  • JB128716
    JB128716 Posts: 2,064
    my2hands said:

    For $2k it better sound like Jeff Ament is on my couch


    Believe it or not, this is the low-end of the high-end market. I've seen some that cost more that 10k.
    92 - Orlando
    03 - Tampa
    08 - Tampa
    12 - DeLuna Fest, EV Orlando 1 & 2, EV Ft Lauderdale 1 & 2
    13 - Wrigley!!! ,Brooklyn 1 & 2, Hartford, OKC, Seattle
    14 - Leeds, Milton Keynes, St Louis
    16 - Ft Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Wrigley 1 & 2
  • hrd2imgn
    hrd2imgn Southwest Burbs of Chicago Posts: 4,924
    soundstagedirect.com is an awesome place to deal with as well. Have had great luck with them.
  • BikePHL
    BikePHL Posts: 481
    VPI makes great stuff!
    Alpine Valley Music Theatre - Sep 03, 2011, Alpine Valley Music Theatre - Sep 04, 2011, Eddie Vedder Solo - Tower Theater - June 25, 2011, Tres Mountains - TLA - March 23, 2011, Brad - World Cafe Live- Oct. 10, 2010, Wachovia Spectrum Arena - Oct 31, 2009, Wachovia Spectrum Arena - Oct 27, 2009, Eddie Vedder Solo - Tower Theater- June 12, 2009, Eddie Vedder Solo - Tower Theater- June 11,2009, Susquehanna Bank Center - Jun 20, 2008, Susquehanna Bank Center - Jun 19, 2008, Tweeter Center at the Waterfront - May 27, 2006, Wachovia Center - Oct 03, 2005, Fleet Center - Sep 29, 2004, Tweeter Center - Jul 02, 2003, Tweeter Center - Jul 11, 2003, First Union Spectrum Arena - Apr 28, 2003, Blockbuster Music Entertainment Center - Aug 29, 1998, RFK Stadium - Jun 14, 1998
  • JB128716
    JB128716 Posts: 2,064
    I buy lots of vinyl from soundstagdirect.com
    92 - Orlando
    03 - Tampa
    08 - Tampa
    12 - DeLuna Fest, EV Orlando 1 & 2, EV Ft Lauderdale 1 & 2
    13 - Wrigley!!! ,Brooklyn 1 & 2, Hartford, OKC, Seattle
    14 - Leeds, Milton Keynes, St Louis
    16 - Ft Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Wrigley 1 & 2

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