Which turntable Pro-ject?

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Hi confused, i myself are interested in the Rega RP10 (with apheta 2 then), from which you stated gives even a little more detail then the Pro-jects. Wasn't the Rega an option compared to the Signature 12, because they are price-wise?

If I recall correctly, I auditioned the RP10 and the Pro-ject Signature 10 back to back on the same day.  Both were good and I can recall to this day being impressed by the detail extraction of the RP10, easily in the same league as the twice the price Xerxes.  (and RP10 is easier to pronounce)  It really is a personal preference thing.  It would be overly harsh to describe the RP10 as sounding 'thin', but this is perhaps the best way to convey the difference to the Pro-ject Signature, in relative terms it did sound a little thin.  Oddly enough, I can recall the conversation I had with one of the guys at OAC during the audition.  Regarding the RP10 he said something along the lines of 'with some stand mount speakers in a smaller room this thing would be unbeatable'.  I could understand exactly what he was saying.  Searching through the forum, I did find these words that I posted nearer the time I actually had these auditions.


One suggestion I would make is to take a look at the Pro-Ject Signature 10.  I know Pro-Ject have a bit of a "king of budget turntables" reputation, but do not let that put you off, the Signature range is very good by any standards.  (I much preferred it in comparison to a top spec Xerxes, amongst others)  In the UK the Sgnature 10 is offered with an Ortofon Cadenza Black for £1000, which makes it a bit of a bargain.  (Relatively speaking)  Although I have no idea if such an offer is available where you are.


Of those on your list, I have listened to the RP10 with a Devilalet.  For me, I preferred the Pro-Ject, very coherent, with particularly solid bass (one aspect that really differentiated it from other options).  Having said that, looking at your music preferences, I think that you may well like the RP10.  The RP10 was just about the cheapest deck I auditioned but for detail extraction, timing etc the thing was outstanding.