Thanks for the followups to my question. It sounds like from the comments here that I would probably not get that dramatic an improvement with the Aries over the Rega, esp. when the Aries is easily 3 times the price. I might start researching a different pre-amp & phono stage at some point, & maybe buy a VPI record cleaning machine in the meantime......thanks again.
Upgrade Rega P25 to VPI Aries? Advice?
I own a Rega P25 with a Benz Glider, & frankly I love it; it's been my re-introduction to vinyl. However due to having an advanced case of upgrade obsession, I've been considering buying a VPI Aries with one of the JMW Memorial tonearms. How much of an improvement would this be over the P25? How critical would a stand &/or isolation devices be with the Aries? Any advice would be appreciated; btw I'm using a VTL 2.5 preamp & phono stage. Thanks!