Rega Planar 3 vs Technics SL-1350

Hello friends,
Does anyone have any experience comparing a modern Planar 3, versus a vintage Technics direct drive?

In one of my systems, I have two SL-1350’s... One is sporting a 2M blue, and the other has mounted a V15 Type 4. They are feeding into a McIntosh MX 130... One through the Mac photo input, the other through a modest pro-ject phono box input.

I am pretty happy with the sound of both of these... they are being used as single players; not changers or repeaters.

I am wondering if I can possibly do better, for approximately US$1000.

My options for auditioning at home, from local dealers, is limited. So, I am hoping you all might give me some feedback.

Again, I am happy with the sound of the 1350s... just wondering what new options might bring to the table, whether the Rega, or something else.

Thanks for any advice!

 

Hello...anyone?

 

I don’t know about the SL 1350, but I upgraded from a debut carbon with a 2M Blue to a Planar 3 w/ elys2 and while I loved the debut carbon, it was definitely a jump up.

I’ve since upgraded the Elys to an Exact and will probably stay there for a while....

 

Thanks Crab...good to know. Seems like a number of people have been reasonably happy with the Elys, but I upgraded anyway, to something else.

 

I don't own either, but don't you have to spend extra to get a speed stability upgrade for the P3?

I have a vintage Technics but I am not convinced about whether the P3 would be an upgrade.