I love old Duals and the Shure is better if in good shape, but Tbromgard is right and there is also an upgrade path for the Rega with aftermarket companies like Groovetracer and tonearms mods like Funk. You can do it as budget allows, to take the Rega to a higher level. Regas are as simple as can be, so there is less to worry about.
Old TT vs New TT: Rebuilt Dual 701 or Rega RP3
Hi All,
Im puttin together my first Hi Fi system and need some help deciding what turntable to purchase.
As of now the system will consist of the following:
Decware Mini Torii Amp
Decware ZP3 Phono Preamp
Audio Nirvana 10" Cast Frame Full Range Speakers in custom cabinet.
OPPO 105 BD Player (once its vailable)
Anticables for speaker and rca cables.
Im having a tough time deciding between getting a rebuilt Dual 701 TT with a Sure V-15 Type III cartrige or a Rega RP3 with the factory fitted Elys Type 2 Cartridge.
I will be listenning to all types of Lp's and music, but Im mostly geared towards classic/modern rock, reggae and some hip hop.
My main concern with this purchase will be sound quality first and durability and ease of use second.
The rebuilt Dual 701 can be had for around $750 and the new Rega RP3 for around $1,100.00 so there is also that price difference to take into account.
I live in Panama so HiFi equipment service is almost non existant here so I want something that will play for a long time without any issues.
Can I really expect to get a better sounding and more durable TT in a Rega RP3 or Music hall MMF5.1 vs a rebuilt Dual 701?
Thanks for your help.
Carlos E.
Im puttin together my first Hi Fi system and need some help deciding what turntable to purchase.
As of now the system will consist of the following:
Decware Mini Torii Amp
Decware ZP3 Phono Preamp
Audio Nirvana 10" Cast Frame Full Range Speakers in custom cabinet.
OPPO 105 BD Player (once its vailable)
Anticables for speaker and rca cables.
Im having a tough time deciding between getting a rebuilt Dual 701 TT with a Sure V-15 Type III cartrige or a Rega RP3 with the factory fitted Elys Type 2 Cartridge.
I will be listenning to all types of Lp's and music, but Im mostly geared towards classic/modern rock, reggae and some hip hop.
My main concern with this purchase will be sound quality first and durability and ease of use second.
The rebuilt Dual 701 can be had for around $750 and the new Rega RP3 for around $1,100.00 so there is also that price difference to take into account.
I live in Panama so HiFi equipment service is almost non existant here so I want something that will play for a long time without any issues.
Can I really expect to get a better sounding and more durable TT in a Rega RP3 or Music hall MMF5.1 vs a rebuilt Dual 701?
Thanks for your help.
Carlos E.