What turntable? (Newbie Advice Please)

[Yowsah]

I'm very much new to this but am looking to improving my gear. I want to start with the turntable as I currently am using an old Ariston ATT-420 which goes through a Marantz PM6010ose with Sony SS-176E speakers. There is also a Teac Cd player and Denon Cassette deck in the equation. I thought something like a Rega RP1 or RP3 (if funds allow). I'm open to suggestions and also to what amp and speakers I may add in the future. Thanks in anticipation!

[daytona600]

whats your budget project & rega best bank for your buck
if you want to borrow one

[hifi_dave]

Can't go wrong with a Rega but what is your budget ?

[struth]

Yes a second hand rega would be good. I had a mid range project once, and that was very good for money with a carbon arm and a speedbox psu

[walpurgis]

It's all down to budget. I agree that as a sensible turntable that is 'proper Hi-Fi', the Regas take some beating and are simple and reliable. Obviously if you spend more there are other options.

[pure sound]

£329 including arm cartridge & phono stage. Heard one recently sounding perfectly fine.

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Audio Technica LP5

[Idlewithnodrive]

£329 including arm cartridge & phono stage. Heard one recently sounding perfectly fine.

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Audio Technica LP5

+1 :thumbsup:

[Marco]

Very interesting little T/T, which seems like good value for money, but in the grand scheme of things, is it any better than a Rega? If not, I'd be tempted to support a British company :)

Marco.

[Arkless Electronics]

A Thorens TD150 should beat a Rega and for far less money even with a decent arm budgeted in.

[walpurgis]

A Thorens TD150 should beat a Rega and for far less money even with a decent arm budgeted in.

I'd go along with that. My old TD150 with Decca International arm sounded remarkably good.

[Si74]

Most Thorens I have encountered are way past their best unless you are able to set them up, which makes getting a Linn to bounce properly seem like childs play!

[struth]

Have to say the bounce requirement is well overrated imho. I set mine up with little bounce and it sounded better for it. as long as its level , has a new belt and you put a good thick base on, then Thorens stuff is great. a bit of sound deadening inside helps too.

[rikardo1979]

there is cheap 2nd hand Rega P1 on Gumtree (https://www.gumtree.com/p/record-players-turntables/rega-p1-turntable-/1161896899) if you like

[MikeMusic]

No one yet mentioned a Technics SL 1210 !

Pick up one without any mods for not a lot then improve it when you feel like it or have some dough
Sky is the limit

[Kvaal]

Goldring GL 75, or Dual in the 1200 series. The Duals are underrated imo. Dual 1228 with Shure M 95, or Ortofon VMS 20e mk2 delivers well beyond expected.

[Yowsah]

Thanks for all the great advice folks. Armed with your knowledge I visited my local hi-fi emporium and purchased a Rega RP1 with performance pack. I am well pleased with the result. Happy days!

[walpurgis]

Glad to hear you're happy with your turntable Hutton. :)