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Rega rp8 vs Project extension 10

Hi every one I am currently looking for a replacement turntable for my old jvc turntable. I have narrowed my choices to the reba rp8 and projet extension 10. I can get the project for around $3300 or the rega rp8 for $500 less then the projet which my dealer has in stock. I have listened to the rega which I like a bit better because of it's speedy dynamics. Though only listen to the project only at a dealer demo before.with a slow recording nothing dynamic. So don't know what else does the project have over the rega. Any thoughts since they both cost the same?
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jakecanada OP
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Well for components I have a cary slp-98p preamp with phono for mm cartridges. And for a power amp I have a cary cad120s with kt-120tubes and totem forest speakers. Which is an a great system with my old jvc and drives the speakers with ease.
So I demoed both with an ortofon black cartridge mm and both with a all tube integrated amp. But was planing on getting ether one the ortofon black to work with my existing preamp. Which people tell me its a great cartridge. I also have a large majority of old used vinyl too to use with a new turntable to keep in mind.
I also used a good selection to demo, my 3 albums Stevie ray "The Sky is crying", Daft Punk "Random Access " and Little Feat "Waiting for Columbus Live" Reissue.
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I have a rack of silence reference version for my cd player, preamp and amp. which all have feet of silence under them except the cd player which only has spring shelf. I plan to put the turntable on top with a peace of marble or the solid-tech turntable shelf. Im planning to use one of the two. Though my power amp is heavy enough to act as a dead weight at the bottom of the rack.
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