P25 and P9

Posted by: Justin on 03 March 2001

I'm sure this has come up before, but a quick search here provides precious little on the relative merits of a P25 and a P9.

That said, I've just gotten rid of my Lp12. I was increasingly finding it more difficult to use (damned suspention) and less fun. My nature kept me constantly wondering whether it was set up correctly. I'm glas to see it go.

BUT!
I need a new TT. I've settled on a Rega P25 or P9. I have an old P3 to fill the gap right now and like what it does, and in some (emphasis on "some") ways, like better than the Lp12/Valhalla/Ekos II it replaced . The question is, is the P25 closer in sound to the old P3 or to the P9. For all intents and purposes, the cost difference will be about $1,000 new or used.

Judd

Posted on: 03 March 2001 by Steve Toy

I have a P25 right now, but if I came into a vast quantity of vinyl, the P9 would be my next upgrade, as it does the power supply thing like the Linn LP12. My dealer is going to let me dem his very own LP 12 next week (I hope) with Armageddon. He rates it as the world's number one turntable! Dem all combination s and let your ears decide!

Posted on: 04 March 2001 by Bob Edwards

Justin--

The P9 is significantly better than the P25 and even more so on the value scale. Some here prefer the P9 to the Naimed LP12, I do not and don't think it even a close comparison.

Also consider a Xerxes X--another non-suspended table I think better than a P9, although it is now more expensive than a P9.

Cheers,

Bob

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