Rega P10 with Apheta 3

I love playing vinyl. It is my primary source. I CAN certainly afford it. But don’t have a kitchen pass, if you know what I mean. 
All my system, except the TT have been purchased in the last 16 months. Plus all the power cables, interconnects, new AVR, 3 DAC’s, 3 sets of NOS tubes, 2 phono stages, 3 carts, etc. A constant stream. After I bought my Aurender, I told her I was done… for a while. Is 6 weeks a while? 🤔

So I guess the question is, is this where I want to spend what limited wifey capital I have left… for a while… 😏

@tablejockey 

LOL. Question: what do you mean by: “don't want the fuss necessary with next level TT.”?

Thank you all for your recommendations… especially those with advice on handling “the boss”. 😏

While it is a great deal on a great TT, I am going to pass on the Rega. 

The most important reason is I didn’t realize the power supply could not be hidden as the power button is on the PSU. It is the size of my Aria. That creates space issues as my rack is full. 
Other considerations: I would prefer VTA & azimuth adjustability. Also,I knew I would potentially need to upgrade my phono stage, but hoped the Rega cart would be end stage and if not, the adjustability of the P10 comes into question. I know they have shims… but…

I will continue to search and come back for recommendations. Thanks again!

@bubba12 @macg19 

Thank you. I actually thought my Hana was one of my strongest components & my TT cartridge combo fit very well within my system. The P10 would have started a new round of upgrades. But am staying pat… for now. 😏

@puptent 

Been happily married for 44 years. Even though my wife doesn’t share my passion for music, she would never deny me mine. Was just having a little good natured fun. Thanks 

The P10 has the cartridge factory installed, so I doubt they will remove it. But can ask. As a side note, it is already priced $1,245 less than a standalone P10. 
Talk to me about the standalone P8 at $3,895, with my ML. Some online actually prefer it. 

The Hana Umami blue/red look like an outstanding upgrade path, especially with the potential trade in offer for my ML. Thanks