Which TT the Pro-Ject RM-5 SE or Rega P3-24?

The problem I have with Rega stems from their business model, which seems to encourage constant upgrades: platter, speed control, arm. It never ends.

If you want exact speed in a time tested table/arm design, then buy a Technics. Later. add a couple KAB upgrades, and for under $1000 you're done. Or, watch for a used version to surface with the KAB upgrades already installed.

Tvad, It appears you are contradicting yourself, regarding upgrading that is. There's nothing wrong with stock Rega tonearms, and for that matter, Rega doesn't "encourage" anyone to upgrade.

First paragraph says, "The problem I have with Rega stems from their business model, which seems to encourage constant upgrades: platter, speed control, arm. It never ends."

Second paragraph says,
"If you want exact speed in a time tested table/arm design, then buy a Technics. Later. add a couple KAB upgrades, and for under $1000 you're done. Or, watch for a used version to surface with the KAB upgrades already installed."

So upgrading the Technics is o.k., but not so with Rega??? This is not a personal attack on you BTW. I'm just confused by your post.

Yes, it's contradictory. Admittedly so.

With a stock Technics, you have everything you need...and things that you
would cost extra with a Rega: speed control, VTA adjustment.

I suppose the overall take-away is that used Technics tables with nice KAB
upgrades occasionally surface for sale for around $750 or so. IMO, this is
pretty unbeatable, and something that you'd have to spend double or triple to
realize in a Rega with upgrades.

IMO.

Off my soapbox now.

Have fun.

Rega actually has very few upgrades for their tables. Most of what you see aftermarket items. With the exception of the external power supply what other upgrades does Rega offer?

Narrod, you may be right. I've done a pretty good job of debating myself into a corner here, so I'm gonna get out while I can.

Happy shopping to the OP!