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Rega RP8 TTPSU Died

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Posted on July 26, 2015 at 16:11:22
PaulF70
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 Out of the blue, dead - no LED, nothing.

Could be the controller itself or the power supply (wall-wart).

I've mailed the importer, but anybody else happen to experience such a thing? The table is under two years old and certainly not abused. For this kind of money...

 

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BPoletti: where are you? /nt, posted on July 26, 2015 at 17:44:26
ecl876
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Happens to the best of 'em..., posted on July 26, 2015 at 18:29:15
genungo
 Don't feel too bad because the ultra high-end stuff has been known to break down too.

The most reliable stuff around is probably not the boutique audiophile stuff. If you want reliability, buy "affordable" mass-market stuff from one of the major manufacturers.

 

RE: Happens to the best of 'em..., posted on July 26, 2015 at 18:40:47
PaulF70
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 In the circles I've been known to run in, Rega IS affordable and mass-market.

(And I'd bet a Shindo Garrard would run 50 years continuously with no issues.)

 

RE: "... Rega IS affordable and mass-market.", posted on July 26, 2015 at 20:43:24
genungo
 Oh well. I guess you'll have to go below "affordable and mass market" if you want decent reliability...

 

RE: Rega RP8 TTPSU Died, posted on July 26, 2015 at 22:31:56
learsfool
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 It may still be under warranty if it is only two years old? The one I bought for my P5 in 2008 is still going strong, never had any problems with it. I leave it on all the time, as they recommend - it is the only thing in my system that is on all of the time.

 

The RP8 uses a wall wart?? I...think...not, posted on July 27, 2015 at 14:28:17
Tom Schuman
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 Sorry to hear it.
The RP8 has a TT-PSU. That's not a wall wart, is it???
I think the new RP series is more about cost cutting than improving performance. My 'RP1 performance' is not bad, but not better than the older series. And an Ortofon Red is a nice upgrade....

 

RE: The RP8 uses a wall wart?? I...think...not, posted on July 27, 2015 at 15:28:49
PaulF70
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 The TTPSU is powered by a wall wart power supply.

A replacement is $75. I'll be trying that first.

The RP8 is the best table/arm I've ever had with the possible exception of a Basis Ovation.

 

RE: Rega RP8 TTPSU Died, posted on July 27, 2015 at 15:35:28
SgreenP@MSN.com
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 Too bad you didn't get a VPI.

 

You should measure the output of the wall wart, posted on July 27, 2015 at 15:55:47
jedrider
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 with a voltmeter.

Better your money is spent on something useful.

They should send you a free wall wart if that is all there is to it.

 

RE: Rega RP8 TTPSU Died, posted on July 27, 2015 at 16:11:06
PaulF70
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 LOL! I've had plenty of them.

 

RE: You should measure the output of the wall wart, posted on July 27, 2015 at 16:11:31
PaulF70
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 That is quite a good point. I should have added that I'm going to see if I can borrow one first.

 

RE: Rega RP8 TTPSU Died, posted on July 27, 2015 at 18:19:57
dirtyvinyl
 The TTPSU is powered by a wall wart? Hmm.. It been a few years since I had a P5.
I remember it being hardwired with the AC cord. Guess Rega changed things up with the design.
Seems a little odd, but I'm no EE. Rectify before the box? The P5 could be run by either a plain ol wall wart or TTPSU and I couldn't hear a difference. The speed selection made it a keeper.
I have heard that table with the Aphaeta. Very nice. If the RP10 were the same cost as the
VPI that replaced my Rega, I seriously would have considered it.
The fact you won't strain your back moving it makes very attractive. While I don't mind the sequence one must go through,(clamp,unclamp,turn off/on)I just left the P5 running and plop a record on. When finished, remove and drop another one. I don't however, think I would put up with an unclamped record now. Especially if I forked out 1k+ for a decent cart.

 

RE: Rega RP8 TTPSU Died, posted on July 27, 2015 at 18:26:06
PaulF70
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 Record clamp means I listen to vinyl 50% less. I'm that lazy.

On the weight, I can juggle four RP8 plinths, getting them up a good eight feet.

Seriously, it looks/feels cheap as hell, and sounds absolutely fantastic. There is zero overhang or smear, yet none of the weaknesses of mass-loaded tables with insufficient mass. It is the best of analog with no analog weaknesses, or the best of digital with no digital weaknesses - take your pic.

But I don't care and don't want to argue about this table vs. that table. I don't care what anyone else prefers or has bought.

 

I want this one, posted on July 27, 2015 at 19:02:11
dirtyvinyl



Couldn't find a really nice pic.
I think if you can even get one, its around the same price as the VPI DD?

I'm a lifetime bin diver, and now and then a must have for a couple bucks will have a little bump. That would drive me nuts,seeing my ridiculously expensive cart bobbing up and down! The clamp flattens them out. I'm used to seeing the cart just glide across the record virtually motionless.

 

RE: I want this one, posted on July 27, 2015 at 19:07:42
PaulF70
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 I have very, very few warped records.

However, even with them, sonic penalties of the surfing are pretty low.

 

So what;'s the point?, posted on July 27, 2015 at 22:12:01
BPoletti
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 I'm here. Just don't see the point of commenting on the obvious.

 

+1 /nt, posted on July 27, 2015 at 22:14:32
BPoletti
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 nothing else to say.

 

RE: Rega RP8 TTPSU Died, posted on July 27, 2015 at 22:15:30
BPoletti
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 How many of them failed?

 

RE: Rega RP8 TTPSU Died, posted on July 27, 2015 at 22:45:39
BPoletti
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 Please accept my absolutely most sincere condolences for your loss. Your table was memorable and truly a legend. I'm sure it will be sorely missed.

Absolutely most sincerely. Really. I mean it. Certainly.






 

RE: Rega RP8 TTPSU Died, posted on July 28, 2015 at 04:46:47
PaulF70
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 Well, gee, I've only ever had one...

 

RE: Rega RP8 TTPSU Died, posted on July 28, 2015 at 06:46:59
BPoletti
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 So that makes it a 100% fail rate for you.

 

RE: Rega RP8 TTPSU Died, posted on July 28, 2015 at 07:04:26
PaulF70
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 Hi there. I'm not sure what your point is. I don't mean to be rude, but if you mean to imply that some quality metric can be derived from a sample set of one, I think there are issues with your logic. I don't know you, and am not concerned with your opinion of Rega products or which competitors you might favor instead. I also do not waste my time in internet ego battles, so will not be continuing this conversation. Good day.

 

RE: Rega RP8 TTPSU Died, posted on July 28, 2015 at 07:13:45
BPoletti
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 Oh, not at all. I have a particular respect for Rega equipment that does not seem to be widely shared on this forum. That respect is based on Rega build quality and sound quality.

That you actually bought a Rega table and seem to like it already indicates that your ego far outweighs your objectivity.

 

what is it? n/t, posted on July 28, 2015 at 12:34:01
panhead
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 n/t

 

RE: Rega RP8 TTPSU Died, posted on July 28, 2015 at 14:11:33
ecl876
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 I knew you couldn't resist. But consider, is it possible your sarcasm is wearing a bit thin by now? Really-- find something else to hate; you're really quite talented at it.

 

RE: Rega RP8 TTPSU Died, posted on July 28, 2015 at 15:38:53
PaulF70
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 "That you actually bought a Rega table and seem to like it already indicates that your ego far outweighs your objectivity."

That makes absolutely no sense, no matter what one's opinion of Rega.

Why would you feel the need to insult me personally because - apparently - I prefer a different turntable than you?

That question is rhetorical; I am now going to do what I said I would and end the discussion. You may have the last word.

(Thanks for reminding me why I waste very little of my time on internet forums anymore.)

 

RE: Rega RP8 TTPSU Died, posted on July 28, 2015 at 15:52:23
collinslaw@fuse.net
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 I am with you on this Paul. I am always sorry to see this sort of thing. Perhaps it is meant to be banter? Personally, I have always been in love with whatever table I had at the time but didn't feel the need to look down on anyone else's choice even if it would not have been my choice. Every single table, no matter the cost requires some forms of compromise. Sometimes, it may take years to figure out what they are, but they are always there. I don't have much experience with the P-8, but have heard several P-6's at our local shop and have always gone away thinking, I should sell my large, heavy, fiddly table and just get back to basics by getting an 8 or even a 10. As for the PSU, that is unfortunate but if it is made by the hand of man, it can break. Hope the warranty will get it for you.
Tom Collins

 

RE: what is it? n/t, posted on July 28, 2015 at 16:18:53
dirtyvinyl
 That is Roy Gandy's opus magnum. All carbon fiber, it was made a couple of years back.
I don't recall the other technical features that separate it from the RP10, but there is stuff about it on the other forums.
I think a limited amount were made and all were sold. the price tag was over 30-40k ?

 

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