The Rega P6 includes the neo power supply. The P3 does not. If you want the power supply, it doesn’t make sense to get the P3 because that turntable plus separate power supply doesn't cost much less than the P6/power supply and the P6 has other improvements.
Rega P3 RS, Michell TecnoDec, Avid Ingenium
I sold off my audio system several years ago after having lost my dedicated listening room to a home renovation (thaaaaat's right 
). I'm looking to build a new system at a relatively modest level and have been researching turntables in the $2000-$2500 range. The three I've been most focused on are the Rega P3 RS, the Michell TecnoDec and the Avid Ingenium. Needless to say it's difficult to listen to all of these turntables in person without traveling around the country, so I was hoping to tap into the collective knowledge of the forum. If anyone has any opinions on how these turntables compare then I'd love to hear them.
For reference, I've owned a Planar 3/RB300 in the distant past and really enjoyed it. I subsequently went to a Linn LP12, then a VPI Aries/SDS/JMW-10 and finally a Basis 2500 Signature/Vector 3. So, yeah, I'm kind of going backwards at this point but I've given myself a realistic budget and just want something relatively affordable and simple so that I can enjoy my LPs again.
Thanks in advance.
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@brownsf I agree, I'd probably opt for the P3 RS which includes the PSU or the P6. Not sure if there's enough of a performance difference between the P3 RS and the P6 to justify the incremental cost. A Rega dealer I spoke to recently indicated that the difference was relatively small and suggested the P3 RS was the smarter buy. |
@quincy I'm sure your Gyro SE/Orbe sounds terrific. I'm still toying with the idea of a TecnoDec. Michell is also coming out with a turntable called the Revolv but that's going to be considerably more expensive at $6K. The TecnoDec is the only Michell turntable that's within my current budget. |
@lpluvr I understand the budget issue. Do what I did. I purchased my table with SME arm, gently used from a fellow Gon member. Keep your eyes open daily on the for sale section. Plus, the Gon now as their own listing of pre-owned equipment which is inspected and verified to function properly!! Good luck with your hunt! |
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