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Thoughts on potential setup Rega Planar 3, kef r3 and NAD C 389 please.

It's a well seeded path of decisions, fractional differences and huge costs in it.

So let's say I go down the technics route which for me makes sense.
The bower 905s3 tp audition alongside the r3s.
I like the nad c3050 with the optional expansion for Bluetooth and sound correction.
Would all come in around 6600 with some wiggle room for dealing I guess.

Anyone who has any experiences with issues on the r3s?

I think the amps sound for my needs and I think they should drive the Bowers ok but I need to check particularly at lower volumes.

Fook I've just seen the NAD M10 V3 with the sabre over the texas instruments and feature price wise I'm heading that way.

Speaker test ahoy
 
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Down the rabbit whole....

It gets deeper as they say.
Rega Planar 6 with nd7
NAD m10v3
B&W 905s3
But I am going to demo as there's almost 2k difference when looking at the technics vs the Rega P6.
This is going to be a focused listening environment for me and I am particularly sensitive to subtle changes coming from a background of music production all be it a hobby, my ears whilst aged, do pick up subtlety.
Demo demo demo.
Bet I go for something totally different in house.
Thanks and still open to other horizons as I'm blowing my budget.... However I think initially I'm going to get the amp and speakers use the sl1210s once refurbished as this will give me a solid foundation of listening to compare what I would get with the P6 and nd7.
 
RCVTech said:
I got a Rega P3 during Covid and still like it.
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You have a solid plinth turntable with next to no isolation, sitting on a shelf with the speakers sitting directly either side on the same shelf?

That picture is doing in what's left of my dealer vibe big-time. I'm sorry... The deck really must be re-sited away from the speakers and used with lid off as it acts as a soundboard even when lowered when playing.

Apologies, but fifty years in and behind the scenes of this industry and knowledge gleaned from selling, servicing and setting up countless Rega decks is still there despite retirement...
 
Mysta said:
Down the rabbit whole....

It gets deeper as they say.
Rega Planar 6 with nd7
NAD m10v3
B&W 905s3
But I am going to demo as there's almost 2k difference when looking at the technics vs the Rega P6.
This is going to be a focused listening environment for me and I am particularly sensitive to subtle changes coming from a background of music production all be it a hobby, my ears whilst aged, do pick up subtlety.
Demo demo demo.
Bet I go for something totally different in house.
Thanks and still open to other horizons as I'm blowing my budget.... However I think initially I'm going to get the amp and speakers use the sl1210s once refurbished as this will give me a solid foundation of listening to compare what I would get with the P6 and nd7.
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Nobody has properly tested the ND7 as yet so all we have is subjective opinion, usually in comparison with the ghastly-dull Exact 2 predecessor. No slit or laminated pole pieces, no distortion test to see what not having a tie wire does (only Roy Gandy's rigid marketing-led subjective views). It's a very expensive pickup when AT has arguably better for far less (look at the VMx 740/745/760 models) and the 2M Bronze in Rega slim-trim is also cheaper and sounded fab in a current Planar 3 I set one up in a while back...
 
DSJR said:
You have a solid plinth turntable with next to no isolation, sitting on a shelf with the speakers sitting directly either side on the same shelf?

That picture is doing in what's left of my dealer vibe big-time. I'm sorry... The deck really must be re-sited away from the speakers and used with lid off as it acts as a soundboard even when lowered when playing.

Apologies, but fifty years in and behind the scenes of this industry and knowledge gleaned from selling, servicing and setting up countless Rega decks is still there despite retirement...
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Guilty as charged
:)
 
DSJR said:
Nobody has properly tested the ND7 as yet so all we have is subjective opinion, usually in comparison with the ghastly-dull Exact 2 predecessor. No slit or laminated pole pieces, no distortion test to see what not having a tie wire does (only Roy Gandy's rigid marketing-led subjective views). It's a very expensive pickup when AT has arguably better for far less (look at the VMx 740/745/760 models and the 2M Bronze in Rega slim-trim is also cheaper...
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Ah ok that's good input re the nd7 re reviews I've not dug deep, yet.
Agreed it's subjective opinion, my mind set was more on the overall design being microline in theory providing a more defined translation in pickup with less vibration vs the nd5. As you say just theory.

I've just had a quick search. Appreciate it's nit an official review and there's dome good supporting comments.

 
RCVTech said:
Guilty as charged
:)
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I'm not totally against Rega you know. I have one and a half R200 arms (the half one needs rebuilding and bearings re-setting), a brand new RB330 arm (arguably one of the best tonearms out there regardless) and a recently acquired mint RB300 to go on another deck that's not geared up for the three-point modern RB fitting). I'm totally bonkers as if you hadn't noticed :cool:
 
DSJR said:
I'm not totally against Rega you know. I have one and a half R200 arms (the half one needs rebuilding and bearings re-setting), a brand new RB330 arm (arguably one of the best tonearms out there regardless) and a recently acquired mint RB300 to go on another deck that's not geared up for the three-point modern RB fitting). I'm totally bonkers as if you hadn't noticed :cool:
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Fortunately I csn relate to bonkers.

So aside from the regap6 should I be looking at any alternatives similar price or less?
 
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OK so I've been on reddit for ref and done some listening and reading up.
I'm going to refurb the 1210mkIIs for now and focus on the core, amp and speakers.
I realised my budget isn't necessarily going to hit the spot so looking around 8k not allowing for cabling and sundries.
The d7. 2a are appealing however shortlist.
Open to thoughts and pairing here and need to check through some posts on ASR. Due to room setup and positioning 3 x 5m with speakers on the shorter wall due to circumstances, will have basic acoustic panelling behind already in situ.
2 large windows one to the side the other opposite end of the room.
I like the Floorstanders had an old set from the mid 90s very basic b and q I think zlws but not really relevant here.

As posted on reddit.
Demo list

Spendor d7.2

Amphion 3LX *hard to locate stock

Focal Aria 936 I'm not keen on these tbh

Dali Rubikore 6

Fyne Audio F502SP or 502 budget buster

Bowers & Wilkins 702 S3 *overkill over budget test drive

MartinLogan Motion XT F100

Amps

Lyngdorf TDAI-1120

NAD C 399

no room correction:

Musical Fidelity

ATC SCM40 ATC P1 ATC CA2 Mk2 Pre-amp

Roskian Caspian 4g amp *I like this amp for pairing no room correction.

Yamaha rn2000a not keen on the units aesthetics has room correction. Just don't sit with me right mentally. But not dismissed hence here.

Thanks all
 
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Lyngdorf always looks nice to me - if I had to start again I think that would be my choice or just a wiim and save $$$$.

Yes just use 1210s - they are proper high end turntables as far as I’m concerned.

If you want a matching setup, technics do this if you can get by on 60w. Lots of connections, streaming, phonostage, hdmi, and build is first class.

 
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So what started out as a basic journey of vinyl, amp and speakers..led to the insight of a world I don't technically understand and need to stay in my depth.

I've had a read through some articles and wow...what a fantastic world on paper.

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