Turntable Suggestions

BF-Bert · 5 Sep 2020 at 12:22

I've decided to upgrade my current Rega P3 to something I guess in the next price bracket up £1000 - £1500. Now auditioning new turntables is proving a bit difficult but I have managed to hear the Rega P6, Clearaudio Concept and Marantz TT15.

Are there any other stand outs in the price range I really should be looking at?

BF-Bert · 6 Sep 2020 at 10:11

I'm a bit wary of buying from auction sites and there are also the issues of collection as a lot won't ship turntables and not getting the chance to properly audition them. I had a look at the gyrodec se you mentioned and it just really backed up my reservations about buying from auction sites as it actually a gyro se.

Second hand is a good suggestion but unfortunately not much on offer in my area.

BF-Bert · 6 Sep 2020 at 10:56

I would consider second hand if it was a turntable I knew and was close enough to collect. I would probably go for a gyro as they are not only highly regarded but look great.

At the moment it's looking like the Marantz which surprised not only me but a couple of friends as well, the ones that brought round the Rega and Clearaudio, the one with the Marantz was smug as hell.

BF-Bert · 8 Sep 2020 at 18:46

It was a P6 with the Ania Pro. Don't get me wrong all of the turntables I've heard are good upgrades on the P3 but the Rega P6 wouldn't be my preffered choice.

BF-Bert · 8 Sep 2020 at 22:25

kitfit1 said:
Just out of curiosity @BF-Bert what does the rest of your system consist of ? In other words, amp, phono stage and speakers ?

Project phono box ds2, naim nac112x/nap150x amplifier and Tannoy XT6f speakers. Also tried the turntables with the phono box ds2 and Marantz SR6011 as preamp with an XTZ edge a2-300 power amp which was surprisingly good.

BF-Bert · 8 Sep 2020 at 23:47

I think there are probably a few more....... not everyone on these forums can be doing it wrong can they

Can't say I've ever thought about replacing mine since I got it....... its the thought of having to buy new interconnects mine only has din inputs.

BF-Bert · 10 Sep 2020 at 14:43

Well after looking at what was available second hand in the area I've gone for the Marantz. Not only does it provide the sound I'm looking for, it was the easiest to get the approval for from my good lady.