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Movin' up from Rega Planet 2000? What next?

Greetings,
I'm absolutely pleased with the Rega 2000 I have, but in a multi-piece deal in equipment I'm selling, the buyer may want the Rega too.
So... if it goes, what would be my next upgrade?

I love the sound of the Planet 2000. I had a tube modded player and wasn't all that impressed after hearing the Planet 2000. Someone suggested the Rega Jupiter. Anyone concur? I really do love what the Rega is doing, so I would be most curious of players that have similar sound characteristics.

Other options of players at the $1k mark used that would fare very well against the Jupiter? I'm not planning on using a dac.

(I may have very soon for sale here a pair of Eminent Technology LFT-8A speakers with Sound Anchor stands, and an Outlaw 755 (5x200wpc) amp)

My components will be:
PS Audio PCA-2 preamp
PS Audio HCA-2 amp
Chapman T-7 speakers (3 way boxes similar to Vandersteens)
Vandersteen 2W subs
Harmonic Technology pro 11 speaker cables/H. tech interconnects

Thanks for all input.
douglas_schroeder
seandtaylor99
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Rega is about to release a new CD player which will be priced at around the same as the planet, but significantly outperform the jupiter .... so say my sources. There's a thread about it on www.pinkfishmedia.net

It has already received two rave reviews in French hifi magazines.

Since you like the planet it might be worth waiting a few months to see if the new Rega player is what you're looking for.
seandtaylor99
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http://www.gt-audio.fr/H002_Site/WebPagesFR/banc_p1.htm
newmanoc
295 posts
 
An Arcam FMJ CD 33 can be had used for around $1200, if you can stretch your budget just a little. Despite the fact it was recently overhyped on the cover of Stereophile, this actually is a great player for the money (new $2500). I highly recommend an audition if you have an Arcam dealer in your area.
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