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RE: Rega P25 vs. Rega P5 :

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Posted by jlw2000 on December 29, 2009 at 07:11:36

In Reply to: RE: Rega P25 vs. Rega P5 : posted by learsfool on June 23, 2009 at 00:45:27:

I don't think the P5 is better than the P25, after having spent much time with both. They both use plastic subplatters, glass/felt mat platter, similar tonearm (they are very similar other than three-point mounting), similar plinth material.

Add to that that the P5 is BUTT ugly in any form. While the P25 is very nice to behold. This stuff is important. The P5 looks like it was framed at one of those cheap NYC frame shops.

And on lightweight surrounds, etc. Look... Rega will skimp wherever they can. If you don't believe me look at that plastic subplatter that extends all the way to the P5. Or all the plastic on the RB301 compared to the former RB300. Or how cheap the dust covers feel compared to the older ones.

If I could pick up a New-Old-Stock P25 today, for say, $400 - $500 less than a new P5, I'd go for it. I'd add all the Groovetracer upgrades, and maybe a Pro-Ject Speed Box and call it day, resting easy that I had something not only exceeding the performance of the P5, but also something that doesn't look cheap as a can of beans on my rack.

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