Which turntable is better?

@viridian “sl1200gr..lower midrange clogged and confused"

Interesting observation! is that a result of reducing cost of original SL1200G (GAE) TT? 

@robertq 

This one - https://www.rega.co.uk/products/planar-3-rs-edition

I have both the stealth and the ultradeck. (My third is a Thorens td320 mkiii). The Thorens is my favorite. The Stealth is almost perfect. The Ultradeck is phenomenal.

Thorens has a beautiful resonance and terrific synergy with theTD90 tonearm. You can run any cartridge on it.

The Stealth is a near perfect design and direct drive is so effortless and easy. The tonearm is a little flimsy but I have found you can get the most out of it with a fairly heavy headshell/cart. It has an ink black background which would likely improve with a linear power supply.

The ultradeck is really hefty. It has a huge soundstage. The mofi carts are solid. The 10" tonearm gives it authority. It has audiophile interconnects and a really nice motor. The on/off button is in a bad place and the belt is a little slippery.

Buy a vintage tt before you buy new but if you buy new get the stealth and a really nice cart like a nagaoka mp-300 or 500 (if you listen to rock and jazz).

Rega all day.  Pickup a used P8 on The Music Room if you can swing it. Around $3000 w/cartridge.  Wonderful sound, simple, rugged.