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Stepping up from Rega 25 - suggest used turntable?

I have been enjoying a Rega planar 25 turntable with stock arm (RB300?) for about a year. The cartridge is a Linn Adikt. I like the warm sound with good dynamics,...but I recently listened to a new Linn LP12 with the same cartridge, and experienced a HUGE improvement in the depth/soundstage of the music. I am convinced that I need to improve my turntable...but I can't swallow the $5,000 price tag on the new Linn. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions for a used purchase in the $2,500 or less range. Also..the TT must be pretty simple..can't require a lot of tweaking. Some of the past discussions point toward Teres, Nottingham and VPI.... THANKS for your advice!
FYI, my phono stage is within my Rotel RC995 pre amp. I have a Rotel RB1080 AMP, and Infinity reference series RSIIB speakers. phoppmann@hoppmann.com
zulla
dan_ed
2,451 posts
 
Hi Zulla,

How about a suspended Basis? I hope I am not out of line by posting this but I am selling one that I have and it is well below your price point. Your 600 would fit but would need a simple modification by Basis. Basis are very simple but well designed and built. They are set and forget and I know it will deliver the dynamics you are seeking.
elevick
2,439 posts
 
I don't know why, but used SOTA tables sell at huge discounts. These are awesome and for $500 to $1000 used, you can't beat it.
cylinderking_1
130 posts
 
I lived with a rega p-25 with a benz H/O ace for about a year or so. I upgraded to a TNT JR / SME 309 for $2600 later adding a Benz Ruby H. The differance in sound was like night and day. I know alot of people are going to recomend a scout or maybe a scoutmaster, what I would suggest is to look for a used TNT mrk III or a TNT JR for I feel you will get more bang for your buck. David
jsbail
320 posts
 
I had a Rega 25 for two years, then went to a Nottingham Spacedeck with Spacearm. It was a huge upgrade. The Rega could not carry the full "weight" of a performance the way the Spacedeck does.
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