It's now called the P3 and is still the best value around. They now
have a P5 for a bit more that includes a super new arm, the RB700. I
like the MH stuff well enough, but it does have a lack of the fit and
finish of most other brands. They also have a more warm or soft sound,
which is also quiet, yet not as transparent as that of the Rega
tables. They both have their fans and both have good sound for the
money. Put them side by side and the differences are rather obvious.
The MH looks better in photos and the Rega in person. Oddly, the Rega
P9 looks similar in construction to the P3 in photos, but when you see
it in person, it is so obviously superior in fit and finish as to be
immediately recognizable as the superior deck. Turntables are
exclusively mechanical devices designed to pick-up the smallest of
vibrations and to do this perfectly, must make none of their own, so
fit and finish is everything.
-Bill
www.uptownaudio.com
Roanoke VA
(540) 343-1250


"Codifus" wrote in message
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Uptown Audio wrote:
The Rega P9 is the best set-and-forget table. Avid makes some nice
units as well, but are more expensive. The Rega P9 is not
inexpensive,
but Rega also has more affordable models that have all been rated
best
in class. Lucky for you they are both English brands and are
available
all over the UK.
-Bill
www.uptownaudio.com
Roanoke VA
(540) 343-1250


"Quagga R.T.M." wrote in message
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I'm selling my DJ equipment, but keeping most of my records.

So, I want to spend the money I get (= more if needed) on a new

phonograph

for my home.

I want the ULTIMATE! ........... but don't know what that is?

I'm in the UK. Money is not an issue. Quality is

Quagga



What do you, and everyone else think of the Music Hall series, like
the
MMF 5 and 7? I was hoping to get one of those one day. So far I'm
hearing that the MMF 5 tends to have quality control issues.

Back in the day I remember the Rega Planar 3, so I have no doubt of
the
P9s steller reputation.

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