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HELP Rega P-7; VPI Classic 2; Scout 2 or ?

Never posted before on here, although I have been a member for several years. I need some help on deciding betwen TT and Cart. I am looking at replacing my P-3 w/Goldring 1042 with one of the following:

VPI Classic 2 w/DV 20x ( or other?)
VPI Scout 2 w/DV 20x
Rega P-7 w/?
Clearaudio Performance w/?

My set up is as follows:

Pre-amp: McIntosh C-2200 ( using internal phono pre )
Amp: McIntosh MC-300 solid state
Speakers: Vandersteen Quatro Woods
Inteconnects: Nordost Blue Heaven Rev 2
Speaker Wire: Transparent MM(not sure right now)
Power: PS Audio P-500; and two Ultimate outlets.
Stand: Arici (sic) Air suspened.
Digital: Marantz SA 8250

I listen to ALL types of music. So I need something which can handel all types of music. Moreover, since I cannot audition most of these TT due to lack of dealers, I need the communities help. Thanks so much

Bosco
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macdadtexas
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Congrats Bosco, you are going to love the Classic. My only caveat, is how well shielded is the Ortofon you ordered? The motor being mounted in the plinth means it's not well shielded and you get some hum with unshielded cartridges. I had that problem with the excellent Grado Statement The Reference 1. On Michael Fremmer's recommendation I bought one of the Soundsmith Cartridges (VPI Zephyr, made specifcally for the Classic), and it has been truly a spectacular pairing. Dead quiet, huge soundstage, great detail, and a ton of slam.

Good luck.
macdadtexas
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I have owned a Scout(didn't like), a VPI Classic (current, and love it), and the Clearaudio Performance, which I would highly recommend. Not a big fan of the Rega's.

I would match anything with the Soundsmith cartridges, which I am now totally in love with.
macdadtexas
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The Classic (original version) also has the 10.5i tonearm.

Once again, I would take the Classic or especially the Clearaudio Performance over any Rega table.
macdadtexas
1,794 posts
 
The Classic (original version) also has the 10.5i tonearm.

Once again, I would take the Classic or especially the Clearaudio Performance over any Rega table.
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