I had the GR2 which was a Planar 2 but with an mdf platter with a metal ring embedded into the underside for more mass. I later bought a second hand Rega glass platter and swapped it out. I originally bought the GR2 as it came with a great cartridge included I recall.
Funny like toy looking turntable NAD 5120 was developed and produced by Tesla Litovel in Czech Republik. This huge plant is today the homeland of Project TT production. Original version was Tesla NZC 470 which was my first "serious" turntable with some Shure cartridge. Later, from 1999 I have Rega Planar P25 and also P9 2nd gen with Ios phono. I like them both.😉
I had a Goldring GR-2 that I bought in the late 90's and I held on to it until a couple of years ago although I had bought a P3 by that point. That was my first manual turntable and I thought it was very nice because of the great Rega tonearm. The platter was pretty lightweight and the plinth nothing to write home about but it served well as a $400 turntable that could handle a cartridge update over the one provided.
Around 15 or so years ago my son bought a Goldring GR-1 turntable which was definately Rega based. It had an MDF platter and had some sort of plastic edging and corners around the edge so didn't look as clean as a Rega but performed rather well. It was reviewed favourably by Six Moons back in the day. Cheaper than a Rega too.
I remember an Amstrad turntable that looked like the one you showed called the TP12D, which many at the time thought was meant to take on the then budget turntable king the Pioneer PL12D - it failed to impress though.
The Audiomods UK early versions were a reworked Rega arm tube in a bespoke housing that had some features like the weight/ string for antiskate that improved the overall performance .
I seem to remember reading that when Rega supplied things like arms to Nad they were ones that didn't have the same level of tolerance as the Rega branded ones? Or that maybe they didn't meet the tolerances demanded of the Rega arms during manufacture? Something like that.
I have a working old Goldring Lenco..heavy steel platter which spins spot on at 33.3 .I m putting an old Rega arm which runs perfectly at 33.3 so will try a better cartridge on it like my old Contrapunct B .Needle looks fine ..waiting for arm rewire return from from the guy in Scotland..He says these cheap Chinese silver rewires are awful and too stiff .Litz do not make these silver arms .using Fake. Name from Litz
Dear Phil, is there something new regarding new Brio amp? Also new big pre/power is to be released by Rega "soon". Some news? Thanks for your great YT chanel.👍
I'm suprised that no one has gone to Japan and asked micro seiki to relaunch an upgraded MB10 . I still have one , which I've modified, new cables , damping on the platter and denser platter mat. I also use a garrard 401 , my main turntable. You would be hard pressed to know which one is playing. Rega are an astute company, know their market. Long live vinyl.
@@apollomemories7399 Without getting into a two and fro on this matter Project manufacture some fabulously up market turntables too. In other words from entry level to high end Project have it covered. Now whether that translates into market dominance is another matter but at the very least Rega and Project are level pegging.
I had the GR2 which was a Planar 2 but with an mdf platter with a metal ring embedded into the underside for more mass. I later bought a second hand Rega glass platter and swapped it out. I originally bought the GR2 as it came with a great cartridge included I recall.
Funny like toy looking turntable NAD 5120 was developed and produced by Tesla Litovel in Czech Republik. This huge plant is today the homeland of Project TT production. Original version was Tesla NZC 470 which was my first "serious" turntable with some Shure cartridge. Later, from 1999 I have Rega Planar P25 and also P9 2nd gen with Ios phono. I like them both.😉
I had a Goldring GR-2 that I bought in the late 90's and I held on to it until a couple of years ago although I had bought a P3 by that point. That was my first manual turntable and I thought it was very nice because of the great Rega tonearm. The platter was pretty lightweight and the plinth nothing to write home about but it served well as a $400 turntable that could handle a cartridge update over the one provided.
Around 15 or so years ago my son bought a Goldring GR-1 turntable which was definately Rega based. It had an MDF platter and had some sort of plastic edging and corners around the edge so didn't look as clean as a Rega but performed rather well. It was reviewed favourably by Six Moons back in the day. Cheaper than a Rega too.
I remember an Amstrad turntable that looked like the one you showed called the TP12D, which many at the time thought was meant to take on the then budget turntable king the Pioneer PL12D - it failed to impress though.
For £100 less than the GR3 you could get the Rega P2 fitted with a Nd3 Cartridge and get the a Phono stage with the change if you need one.
The Audiomods UK early versions were a reworked Rega arm tube in a bespoke housing that had some features like the weight/ string for antiskate that improved the overall performance .
Didn't Rega make one for Music Hall years ago?
I think Moth used to make 2 or 3 watt tube amps.
When a Steinway isn't a Steinway (when repairs/reconditioning is with other parts...) it's a Steinwas.
And the Goldring GR1.2
I seem to remember reading that when Rega supplied things like arms to Nad they were ones that didn't have the same level of tolerance as the Rega branded ones? Or that maybe they didn't meet the tolerances demanded of the Rega arms during manufacture? Something like that.
There's a company called Edwards Audio who's early turntables were Rega based
I have a working old Goldring Lenco..heavy steel platter which spins spot on at 33.3 .I m putting an old Rega arm which runs perfectly at 33.3 so will try a better cartridge on it like my old Contrapunct B .Needle looks fine ..waiting for arm rewire return from from the guy in Scotland..He says these cheap Chinese silver rewires are awful and too stiff .Litz do not make these silver arms .using Fake. Name from Litz
I have no statistics to prove it, but anecdotally my impression is that Pro-Ject is the dominant turntable manufacturer these days at that level.
With real budget stuff, I think you're right.
Exposure do a deck that looks rather like a Rega...
Dear Phil, is there something new regarding new Brio amp? Also new big pre/power is to be released by Rega "soon". Some news? Thanks for your great YT chanel.👍
Mercury/solis pairing (£6k each) due out 5 months ago. Way out my price range unfortunately.
I'm suprised that no one has gone to Japan and asked micro seiki to relaunch an upgraded MB10 . I still have one , which I've modified, new cables , damping on the platter and denser platter mat. I also use a garrard 401 , my main turntable. You would be hard pressed to know which one is playing. Rega are an astute company, know their market. Long live vinyl.
Phil...is Aya a bust? I don't see many reviewers or shops paying attention to it. From this I extract...not good. Your thoughts?
I'd argue that Project and not Rega are now the dominant brand.
I would agree with that.
For introductory level, yes. For higher level, no.
@@apollomemories7399 Without getting into a two and fro on this matter Project manufacture some fabulously up market turntables too. In other words from entry level to high end Project have it covered. Now whether that translates into market dominance is another matter but at the very least Rega and Project are level pegging.
so just buy a Rega
The Rega 78 turntable is trash with tiny motor or tonearm. Complete. Worthless 😞
the new moth arms are a lot better than the Rega
Research could be better
Research shows that leaving vague comments is 100% easier than making a video.
@@macpdm Touche