Upgraded from Rega P5 to P7

[Industrial]

I had the P5 for a year and loved it. However my dealer has a 100% within a year tradeup deal. So I said why not. He even included a a Mico-Benz Silver to replace my Elys 2 for not much more.

Ive heard the Rega P7 with an Elys 2 before so I know the cart does make a different. But even with the Elys there is a noticeable improvement.

But the combo of p7/micro benz silver is damn nice. Its a HO MC cart so its a bit more detailed but its is still so damn smooth sounding.

I think Ive found the vinyl rig I will be using for years, I need to upgrade my speakers and amp now to keep up

The above statements are only based on opinion and the emotional impact music has on me.

[mjb]

Congratulations on the upgrade, there's a review of the P5/P7 here: http://www.stereophile.com/turntables/1204rega

Do you prefer an in-board motor (under the platter driving a smaller sub-platter) or an independent out-board motor (driving the platter) arrangement?

[Industrial]

Probably read that review 10x before upgrading. Ive heard onboard and outboard I cant say I actually hear a difference. Outboard kinda looks cools tho. But I like the classic look of my table.

[miner]

I went from a P5/Exact to a P7/Dynavetor DV20X to a P9/Lyra Delos. each progressive step was a noticable improvement - the biggest being the P7 to the P9. I do recommend the 'white belt' upgrade and adding the Rega tungsten heavyweight.

[wkhanna]

Congrats on the upgrade, Industrial!

Those higher number Rega’s are known for their PRaT & drawing you in to the music.

As solid investment and a great deal.

Nice to hear you have good old fashion brick & mortar dealer who can offer such perks to his loyal patrons.

[Industrial]

I went from a P5/Exact to a P7/Dynavetor DV20X to a P9/Lyra Delos. each progressive step was a noticable improvement - the biggest being the P7 to the P9. I do recommend the 'white belt' upgrade and adding the Rega tungsten heavyweight.

Yea I would love the P9 but I need that extra cash for some new floorstanderss and maybe some Monoblocks The P7 I have does have the Tungsten weight, its the first thing I noticed when I went to cue up the arm. I could feel the weight difference. The white belt tho, I cant see how that can help? What is the improvement? Curious