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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
95 posts
 

@faustuss It really does seem to be coming down to the P3 RS or the Michell TecnoDec.  The TecnoDec package in the US includes both the T2i arm (modified RB330) and the unicover.

I remember a time when Technics turntables were considered mid-fi, and no serious audiophile would own one.  That seems to have changed since I was last in the hi-fi game.  Still, I don't think I'd spend upwards of $3-$4K on one, but maybe that's just my old outdated biases coming through.

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faustuss
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@lpluvr 

"I remember a time when Technics turntables were considered mid-fi, and no serious audiophile would own one.  That seems to have changed since I was last in the hi-fi game.  Still, I don't think I'd spend upwards of $3-$4K on one, but maybe that's just my old outdated biases coming through."

Yeah, hang on to your "old outdated biases", they've gotten you this far and I see your preferences as sincere, rational judgements based on experience. My suggestion of the Technics follows in the same vein and I'm merely fascinated with it since it the first unpretentious product to come out under that brand except for their $20,000 top of the line two chassis turntable that I view as a serious piece of unobtanium audiophile equipment. I'm sure you'll make the best choice for you!

lpluvr OP
95 posts
 

Thanks to everyone for their input.  I've decided to go with the Michell TecnoDec. Before deciding I briefly considered the Rega P6, but the design and engineering of the Michell 'table eventually won me over.  Hopefully I'll be happy with my decision.

Now onto finding an integrated amp and a pair of speakers...

elliottbnewcombjr
7,807 posts
 

congrats on making a decision.

what cartridge are you getting?

happy new year!

benfica1
35 posts
 

I too have been looking at the techno dec. read somewhere a a different power supply is beneficial since it runs on DC. Are you changing the power supply that comes with it?

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