Looking for a new Turntable and need some advice.


Hello all,

Would be very interested in your thoughts on the Rega P7 or P9, VPI Scoutmaster or Classic, Mitchell Gyro SE Mk II and Origin Live Resolution Mk 2. All very similarly priced and having their own pros & cons.

I have plans to audition the O/L Resolution in the coming weeks and planning to hopefully have a demo of the others pretty soon.

As to the Rega P7 I'm really torn on this one, not sure if the P7 will have more of everything, soundstage, timing, detail, silent blacks than my P25, would be disappointed if it was only marginally better.

Current setup consists of a Rega P25 with the Groovetracer Sub-platter and Acrylic Platter, Pete Riggle VTAF and Grado’s Reference Platinum cartridge. All connected to a McCormack Micro Phono Drive with Platinum upgrades. After hearing the difference between a stock McCormack MPD and the Platinum I knew the table set up was a limiting factor and thus the reason for starting this search for a new table. I’m in no hurry and will be doing as much research as possible before making a final decision on my purchase.

I also have plans to move up in the Grado line to either the Reference Reference or Statement in the near future as the Platinum starts to age (if that makes a difference).

Anyway I would like to Thank Everyone in advance for your constructive comments. Would really like anyone’s thoughts if they went from one brand to another (pro’s and con’s).
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I just hooked up a new Music Hall 5.1 and am very pleased.
The Goldring 2200 cartridge sounds great. I'm sure you can spend $4000 on a better TT, but I have heard much more expensive TT's that don't come close to this IMHO.
Try the Nottingham Interspace Jr. I was thinking of staying with the Rega line but am happy I did not (don't like rega's build quality/looks). The Nottingham Interspace Jr. is a very good entry level turntable.

As for the Amadeus I've never been able to get past the golf ball floating in silicon dampening.

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