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Rule is that you purchase an RP3, exchange the stock subplatter for a metal one (with Groovetracer brand being the benchmark) and is up for a solid ride. You can think of future upgrades (white belt, TTPSU, cartridge) but RP3s with third-part subplatters are recognized as a definitive choice under that price tag.

 

Being an ex-owner of an RPM5 and having to deal with the infamous Pro-Ject motor hum, I'd recommend a Rega. I've jumped onto a P7, which is in another league but from my experience, Rega is somewhat a more established product. It's not perfect, people will complain over minor quality issues, lack of VTA adjustment and faster speed but I'm a huge fan of the simplicity of their engineering and the focus on music over aesthetics.

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With the RP3, what cartridge would you recommend?

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It's all a sham in my opinion. Less of the higher end ones are made but probably with higher qualified designers and engineers. It's the same with the vehicle market. You can buy a Nissan Versa that will get you from point A to B no problem, or you can go for a Ferrari that will get you from point A to B with more looks headed your way. Ok obviously there are the in-betweens like acceleration, top speed etc. But there are enough silent belt drive turntables with very decent tonearms that do the job just fine. 

 

I can't think of other reasons for such an upgrade other than aesthetic. But if it makes you happy go for it! Why not? You only live once.

I'm just looking for helpful opinions on any high end tables (what's good, what's bad, are they worth it, etc) but I'm now wanting to know what table you would recommend and why. If you could have any table you wanted, what would you get?

I've been looking around at the higher end (compared to the Debut) Pro-Ject and Rega turntables ($1,000 to $1,500) just for fun and I was wondering what people think of some of the models. 

I've been looking at the Pro-Ject RPM 5.1 and the Rega RP3. Anyone have some useful opinions/experience with these? Pros and cons of both? Are there any other tables in the same price range that I should be looking at? Just looking at nicer tables for future reference.

I have a copy of The National's Trouble Will Find Me limited deluxe box set, sealed. Asking $80, but will negotiate. Shoot me a PM. Thanks!

Someone recently had this listed at $55, which you can still buy it new for, but lowered it to $40 before anyone jumped on it. Just a heads up.