Turntable dilema

[bonus]

Hello,

After spending the last 18 months rekindling my love of vinyl, I have the opportunity to start to upgrade the 80's kit that I recovered from my loft.

I have been looking at turntables and started off with a budget of 600-800 but that has crept up to 1000-1200.

I had done quite a bit of research and decided on the Clearaudio Concept with the MM cart at around £1195

However, a visit to Audio T and I got talked up to Rega Planar 6 with the Ania MC cart at £1469 or the Exact MM at £1259

Then a visit to Sevenoaks and was recommended the Project RPM 5 carbon at £1295 with the Ortofon Bronze MM, however, Audiovisual Online have a deal with the RPM and Quintet Bronze MC at £1224

I am going to get the NAIM NAIT 5SI and stick with my Ditton 33 speakers for the time being. I have a NAD phono which has a switchable MM/MC

I am confused and not sure which to go with. They all seem very good, the Concept for its simple design and ease of use, the Rega with separate PSU and seems to have good build quality and the RPM for value considering the deal with Audiovisual.

I would very much appreciate some guidance on these or should I be looking at something else in my price bracket?

Right now it would be the RPM deal at Audiovisual but go back to Sevenoaks and see what they can do on a deal pperhaps.

Thank you for reading this far.

Cheers
Bruce

[Bigman80]

Just go and buy this or the silver. Difficult to improve on this turntable unless you go 1210G or SP10 MK2 or above.

https://www.superfi.co.uk/p-19424-te...turntable.aspx

https://www.bicestermusicandlighting...er-15273-p.asp

[montesquieu]

Just go and buy this or the silver. Difficult to improve on this turntable unless you go 1210G or SP10 MK2 or above.

https://www.superfi.co.uk/p-19424-te...turntable.aspx

https://www.bicestermusicandlighting...er-15273-p.asp

+1. The new Techie is a no-brainer at that budget.

[Bigman80]

Absolutely. Just get it done and be happy

+1. The new Techie is a no-brainer at that budget.

[julesd68]

Absolutely. Just get it done and be happy

I don't think happiness is guaranteed as you can be constantly tempted by upgrades until the only original part you are left with is the motor unit! That can work for some people but not for others ...

[Bigman80]

I don't think happiness is guaranteed as you can be constantly tempted by upgrades until the only original part you are left with is the motor unit! That can work for some people but not for others ...

Agreed but I can only talk from my experience.

[GrahamS]

Just go and buy this or the silver. Difficult to improve on this turntable unless you go 1210G or SP10 MK2 or above.

https://www.superfi.co.uk/p-19424-te...turntable.aspx

https://www.bicestermusicandlighting...er-15273-p.asp

Better advice was never given and good advice is only good if it's taken!

[hifi_dave]

P6 with Ania or Exact depending on budget. I've not heard anything close at the price.

[Clive]

What is your existing TT and do you have to buy new?

[bonus]

Its a Technics SLBD20.
I did look at used but prefer to get a new one as I have always bought used kit and it is time for a change.