Rega P9 info
Posted by: smiglass on 15 April 2002
Thanks,
Anthony
I think that the forum contributors most likely to be able to help are (in no particular order) Frank Abela, Vuk Vuksanovic and Joe Petrik. If you don't get an asnwer from them on the forum, search for their posts to get their e-mail addresses and foist yourself on them.
Best Regards,
Mark Dunn
PS Rumour has it that the new P9 is rather rare in the US and Canada at the moment.
John
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I have a P3 2000 which is a good TT but sounds thin compared to my old LP12/Ittock VII/Karma setup. What opinions are out there?
Buy an LP12/Ittok/Karma setup Or the modern equivalent: LP12/Lingo/Akito 2/Klyde or use an Armegeddon instead of the Lingo.
The new P9 is a very good deck though! It has a lot of charismatic appeal and an effortless and spacious presentation.
Compare the two decks side-by-side. They are different, so different that your preference will become immediately obvious.
Andrew
Andrew Randle
Currently in the "Linn Binn"
The P9 has great synergy with naim electronics. It is rythmically unlike any TT I have ever heard. Some find it light weight sounding in comparison to the LP12 and I find the LP12 blubbery. Horses for courses, which is why you should have a listen to some other TT's too.
Haven't heard the new p9. It should be demoed with a good cartridge (lots of p9 forum members use Dynavector) and preferably in your system, so phono stages also need to be considered.
Good luck!
They seem to be missing a couple pages.
I'm a big fan and I've promised myself that I'll one day own a P9, but Rega's explaination for the lame new logo is pretty... er, lame.
Smiglass
Andrew
Andrew Randle
Currently in the "Linn Binn"
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Good choice. What colour? I like the combination of a light wood with a kermit-green mat.
Hmm, sounds quite familiar…
I can safely say that it will be better than the P3! Which cartridge have you gone for?
- GregB
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Anthony
Can't wait for the pics. Kudos for not succumbing to the cherry and rosewood finishes
If you want, you can send the original .jpgs to me, I can make them much larger and under 30k to boot...
Rega says keep the lid on, but I find it is better with the lid off. Try it. Also, it looks much cooler with the lid off (which I then probably distort in my mind as also sounding better!)
Not many Exact users with the P9. I have used it ever since i had the deck. For the money it sounds bloody marvelous! Although, to get more from the TT, this will eventually have to be upgraded (my TT, not yours!) Rega are releasing a new MC in June (allegedly) which wil be in the GBP 500-700 range (allegedly). I will give it an audition along with the Ortofon Kontrapunkts, which are supposed to be a great match for the P9/RB900 or RB1000 combo.
Enjoy your new toy!
Andrew
Andrew Randle
Currently in the "Linn Binn"
Interpopolation? Sorry, you've gone over me 'ead.
I use the image size and save quality features in Photoshop. Is there a better method?
Have a closer look at the options on PS' dialog box next time you resize an image.
cheers, Martin