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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 smiley).  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.

lpluvr
lpluvr OP
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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.

lpluvr OP
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@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.

quincy
474 posts
 

@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!

parkergetdean
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the audible difference between the P3 and P6 is minimal. Whatever the cartridge is will make the difference. The P8 is $2800 at some dealers if you want to go big.

lpluvr OP
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@quincy I'll keep my eye out for a used 'table on Audiogon. 

It's been years since I bought/sold here.  I see my last transaction was in 2012!  Time to get back in the game smiley

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