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Upgrade modded P25 to P7 or uprade cartridge

I'm looking down the road and wondering where I might get the best bang-for-buck upgrade on my vinyl rig.

My current source is a Rega P25 with Groovetracer subplatter, Michell Tecnoweight, Funk Firm Achromat, and VTAF. I'm dangling a Dynavector 10x5.

Given the modifications I've installed on my P25, I'm wondering how much I might benefit from moving up the line to a P7. Obviously, the P7 has an upgraded platter, improved tonearm, and also the TT-PSU. If I went this route, I would keep my 10x5.

Another option is to keep my P25 and upgrade my cartridge by moving up the Dynavector line to, say, a DV-20x.

I guess it all depends on how close my P25 modifications bring my deck to the P7.

Any input or advice is appreciated.

(Associated equipment: SAC Gamma phono pre (MM/MC), Earmax headphone amp, Sennheiser HD-600s.)
johnbender

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johnbender OP
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Raul: Do you have any particular MM recommendations within the $550-600 (new) range? The ones I know of are Ortofon 2M Black and Clearaudio Aurum Beta.

Stefani: I do have an ungraded counterweight. I had forgotten about the rewire option.

Thank you for your suggestions.
johnbender OP
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I have considered a speed controller, Jfreck, but for the price, I'm not too far off from an upgrade to a pre-owned P7, which comes with a TT-PSU.
johnbender OP
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Wow! Thanks for these links, Raul.

Learsfool: Thanks for the recommendation. But I have a P25, not a P2. Do you think a stock P5 would outperform it?
johnbender OP
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Mordante: I've considered looking at the VPI, but haven't yet listened to one. I like the Rega sound. Can you tell me what you gained in your move from the P25 to the Scout?
johnbender OP
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Very sound advice, Frank. Thanks!

BTW, I've seen that P7 platter spinning, and I can see where it might be a tad distracting.
johnbender OP
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Yes, this was helpful, Mordante.

I need to get to a dealer and hear VPI for myself.
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