Let me throw my hat into the ring of Rega supporters. My NAD 533 table (A Rega Planar 2 w/ RB-250 arm) has performed flawlessly for the past 6 years, and I am seriously considering a Rega P5 when I decide to buy a new table. Additionally, I have spent a lot of time listening to my brother's system with a Rega Planet CD deck, Naim amplification, and Totem speakers, and have been very impressed.
Rega Elys II cartridge: Is it worth the money??
I am considering buying a Rega P3-24, but am not sold on Rega's cartridge, Elys II. I have read very little about it, except it being mentioned in last month's Absolute Sound review of the P-3-24. How does it stack up against the Dynavector 10X5, or either the Sumiko Blue Point#2 or the Sumiko EvoIII. The EVO and Dynavector are about $100 more in price and both are high output moving coils. The ElysII is a moving magnet. Need some input about this cartridge and whether it is competitive.