Rega RP8

Just spent an entertaining morning/afternoon listening to this.



http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/...dave/021-1.jpg

The all new Rega RP8.


http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/...i_dave/018.jpg

Looks smashing! Is the central part suspended by springs or foam or similar?
And of course, whats the sonic impression so far?
Regards Mike

It is a seriously good TT by any standards. I sat listening for over two hours and that's something I rarely do.

The skeleton sits on rubber/neoprene suspension within the plinth. Actually, you can use the skeleton free standing but it looks a bit sparce if you do and you don't want that when you've paid for a good TT.

Very clever and the double belt is interesting too - have Rega finally heard the wow in earlier models???????????

Certainly makes pro-ject alternatives either blingy or crude in comparison. 'Course, it won't be as good as a techie, will it :lol:

Takes some serious expertise and major investment to make such a turntable. I don't think any part is shared with other Rega turntables and all are custom made.

I think it looks fab and look forward to hearing one when I next visit :)

How much and when available?

Available next month and £1600 without cartridge.

Bargain then :)

There's an awful lot to it which you can't appreciate from my naff pics. I've seen plenty of turntables which are no more than a slab of chipboard with a bearing and cheap motor selling for a lot more than this. You will see what I am on about when you come over next.

Is there likely to be a model above this Dave? One that uses a ceramic platter (and other bits...).