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New Rega Planer 8 (P8) Turntable - Apheta 2 Cartridge Combo - Thoughts
sbankHey Spencer!Thanks so much! Great info. I am going to read it all and follow this advice now and get a good record cleaner and some nice sleeves and do it the right way. Thank youNo I am not going to get the $5000 Rega cart anytime soon. My... 
Nottingham Spacedeck vs Rega Planar 8 vs Technics SL1200G
audiotroyYes I bought the all new Rega Planer 8 / Apheta 2 combo. Thanks https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/rega-planar-8apheta-2 
Nottingham Spacedeck vs Rega Planar 8 vs Technics SL1200G
essrand  Yes hello again - I am huge Bricasti fan. ThanksI just set the table up the other night and it was super easy to set up which was great. I don't have my phonostage yet so its for now it is just a display :) I bought it last week from t... 
New Rega Planer 8 (P8) Turntable - Apheta 2 Cartridge Combo - Thoughts
jperryYeah that's great buddy thanks for your great advice. I know I am a newbie to vinyl and I guess should expect those kind of shots when I put myself out there asking for help like this but whatever.I will push through and get my head around i... 
New Rega Planer 8 (P8) Turntable - Apheta 2 Cartridge Combo - Thoughts
Also, this will show how much of a newbie i really am but what do i do about a record clamp? One doesn't come with the P8. I own a 2.75 pound stainless steel one but don't want to use that. Can you guys tell me what i should do for a record clamp ... 
New Rega Planer 8 (P8) Turntable - Apheta 2 Cartridge Combo - Thoughts
bdp24Thanks so much for this great information. As far as my LP collection is quite small. I only have about 20 brand new MOFI albums and another dozen or so older but never used ones. To put it in perspective I have about 60,000 tracks of prist... 
New Rega Planer 8 (P8) Turntable - Apheta 2 Cartridge Combo - Thoughts
mulvelingThanks for all this great information. I really appreciate it. I read about those Graham arms. Those are amazing. I know what you mean about the tubed MM/SUT set up as I came really close to getting a Allnic 1201. I had it down to that ... 
New Rega Planer 8 (P8) Turntable - Apheta 2 Cartridge Combo - Thoughts
stereo5Thanks for that glad I am not the only vinyl newbie not to struggle with getting set up with a new VPI table. What table/cart/phono did you end up going with? 
New Rega Planer 8 (P8) Turntable - Apheta 2 Cartridge Combo - Thoughts
mulveling You hit it right on the head with the VPI guess. I had actually tried vinyl a couple times and both times with decent but tough to set up units. I under appreciated what it takes to get good sound out of these buggers. I know many say... 
New Rega Planer 8 (P8) Turntable - Apheta 2 Cartridge Combo - Thoughts
elizabeth Thanks so much and yes I started out with the RP8 and came very close to getting one. They are offering great deals as you noticed.I was thinking Rega all along because I wanted as simple as I could get setup wise but still wanted it ... 
Nottingham Spacedeck vs Rega Planar 8 vs Technics SL1200G
I just bought the Rega P8 / Apheta 2 myself and am unpacking it tonight. I voted with my wallet so you know what one I think you should choose :)  
OPINIONS PLEASE - Phonostage for new Rega P8/Apheta 2 - Sutherland 20/20 or Allnic 1201
Thanks for this info. I will order one of these right now just too have one if I need it. Today I ordered the Audio Additives - Digital Stylus Force Gauge at the recommendation of another member. He said I should own this Stylus Gauge which made s... 
OPINIONS PLEASE - Phonostage for new Rega P8/Apheta 2 - Sutherland 20/20 or Allnic 1201
Thanks - yes I checked out that Gold Note ph10 and it look great. I never looked into them before. Very nice stuff. I went with a Sutherland Duo because I found such a great deal right in my price range.Thanks  So you own and like the Decca London... 
What is the latest greatest USB add on device?
If you don't mind spending the money there is NOTHING that can touch the equipment below. There is nothing actually even close but like everything that is outstanding it is expensive but IMO worth it. If you want best bang for buck get the Uptone ... 
OPINIONS PLEASE - Phonostage for new Rega P8/Apheta 2 - Sutherland 20/20 or Allnic 1201
Do any of you guys know if this could be used on my Rega P8 TT? Decca London Super Gold Phono Cartridge https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis99gg8-decca-london-super-gold-phono-cartridge-like-new-cartridg... I read Rega arm/base doesn't have al...