Rega rumours - Anything to share?

[vln]

Hi all,


1. On the rega saturn thread someone mentioned an upcoming CDP costing around 3 - 4000UKP. Personally I dont think it is a wise idea to work on high end CDP in this day and age of server-based music, but is there any more news on that?

2. In a review of some rega gear in a german mag at the beginning of 2007, they said that rega were working on a higher end integrated, which was supposed to come out later in 2007. Obviously this didnt happen, but Im sure it will come out this year. Does any one else have some information?

3. For some time now, rega has been working on a 'super fono', their high end phono stage. Any more news on that?

Does any one else have any rumours or information (preferably the latter...) on upcoming rega products or product revisions?



Samuel.

[hifi_dave]

Originally Posted by vln

Hi all,


1. On the rega saturn thread someone mentioned an upcoming CDP costing around 3 - 4000UKP. Personally I dont think it is a wise idea to work on high end CDP in this day and age of server-based music, but is there any more news on that?

2. In a review of some rega gear in a german mag at the beginning of 2007, they said that rega were working on a higher end integrated, which was supposed to come out later in 2007. Obviously this didnt happen, but Im sure it will come out this year. Does any one else have some information?

3. For some time now, rega has been working on a 'super fono', their high end phono stage. Any more news on that?

Does any one else have any rumours or information (preferably the latter...) on upcoming rega products or product revisions?



Samuel.

New product to be announced later this week.

[Gromit]

Originally Posted by hifi_dave

New product to be announced later this week.

I'd like a P8 - something around the 2k mark.

[hifi_dave]

Originally Posted by Gromit

I'd like a P8 - something around the 2k mark.

What about a P10 at £4K ?

[Alex S]

They are about to release the Uranus mains lead, I believe.

[Folkman]

Originally Posted by hifi_dave

New product to be announced later this week.

Tease !

[Folkman]

Originally Posted by Alex S

They are about to release the Uranus mains lead, I believe.

Better not ask where you plug it in.

[JonR]

Originally Posted by Gromit

I'd like a P8 - something around the 2k mark.

Off-topic I know (sorry!) but gromit, weren't you interested in demming a VPI a while back?

[SimonB]

Originally Posted by Folkman

Better not ask where you plug it in.

That'ill be for the clearer highs.....

[Gromit]

Originally Posted by JonR

Off-topic I know (sorry!) but gromit, weren't you interested in demming a VPI a while back?

I was indeed - I'm toying with the idea of a new TT around the 2k mark. Getting a nice 2ndhand Planar 3 for my dad recently, setting it up, and having it playing in my system got me thinking. Ok the Rega's not as detailed, airy or gutsy as the NAS but it did get the old juices flowing in a 'isn't this fun' sort of fashion. It just got me wanting to play loads of records again. Therefore I have, at the back of my mind, a TT change.

A P8 would be Just Right.

Dave - I can only dream of a P9 so the 10 would be...er...a tad out of reach (more's the pity).

[Herr Mustermann]

Hi Gromit

What happened to your Puresound A30?

Peter

[dudywoxer]

I would like a P??, as in the P9 without that ceramic platter, acrylic would do, would that be an 8. I understand that platter is the single most expensive bit on the 7 and 9.

[JezmondTutu]

I doubt Rega would ever release a cd player costing £4,000 - goes slightly against their ethos.

I'll happily audition an £2,000 cd player if they want to make one, though!!

[Gromit]

Originally Posted by Herr Mustermann

Hi Gromit

What happened to your Puresound A30?

Peter

Peter - it's still here, I'm just having a sabbatical.

And saving on electricity bills.

[topa]

Gromit,
there's a small dealer in my region (south Germany) selling his demo P9. 2,8k EUR.

I was tempted first, but decided I'm not ready to spend that much money on a TT yet.