Post by: BSD2000 on December 03, 2012, 02:03:56 PM
Is the RB303 better than the RB600? How accurate is the 24V motor and external speed controller? Is the new hybrid sub-platter better than a solid aluminum sub-platter?
I do like the wood trim on my P25 for aesthetics, but it's not a deal breaker if the performance of the RP6 is that much better. The RP6 also comes with the P9 feet and a heavier, dampened glass platter which is a plus.
The RP8 is out of my price range since I would use the money from selling my P25 to pay for most of the RP6 purchase. Would I be wasting my time and money or do you think it's a worthwhile investment?
Another contender is the VPI Traveler. It's a simple turntable, more along the lines of the basic Scout, but what intrigues me is the new, gimbaled tone arm which is a big departure for VPI's usual uni-pivot arm designs. The reviews of the Traveler are very positive, I've seen comparisons with the RP3-24 and the reviewer preferred the Traveler by such a wide margin you would think his RP3-24 was broken by comparison. Is it really that much better than a Rega? Could it be better than a RP6? Better than my P25?
Post by: lshin80 on December 05, 2012, 03:24:37 PM
If you really need to improve your sound then OK, go for the RP6, but keep in mind that you're going to sell the P25, and you'll not be able to go back, in case you don't like the RP6, or if your ZYX cartridges won't like the new Rega arm.
Do you need to improve your sound, or you're just tempted by the $1000 opportunity? ;)
Post by: BSD2000 on December 05, 2012, 04:52:02 PM
Since VinylAudio.net is small and unknown; and I'm not some famous magazine reviewer, manufacturers are reluctant to loan any products out for me to write reviews on. So, if I want to write a review, I have to buy it first. It must be nice to be a large organization where packages arrive daily with the latest audio gear to be reviewed with the option to buy it at a large discount. Maybe in a few more years, but I doubt it. ;)
If the RP6 retains the same Rega 'house' sound that I know and love, the Zyx should be right at home. The bigger leap of faith would be how the Zyx sounds on the VPI since the new gimbaled arm is very different. It could be an amazing improvement or a huge disappointment. I would hate to get 'stuck' with something I don't like and not have the ability to go back to what worked. Hmm...
Post by: lshin80 on December 05, 2012, 05:31:23 PM
Post by: nanbil on December 08, 2012, 06:01:17 PM