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Users praise the Rega Neo TT PSU MKI for significantly enhancing sound quality through improved speed accuracy and reduced motor noise, describing it as delivering "punchy, full of energy" sound with better bass/treble extension, clearer mid-range, wider stereo imaging, more definition, effortless detail retrieval, and a lower noise floor that allows textures and airiness to emerge noticeably.
Build quality receives positive notes on its lightweight construction and advanced features like a high-stability crystal DSP generator for precise 33/45 RPM control (within 0.1% accuracy vs. stock PSUs), fine speed tuning (in 0.01 RPM increments for worn belts), electronic speed switching, and anti-vibration motor circuitry, making it a worthwhile upgrade over standard TTPSUs for compatible Rega models like RP3, RP6, and P3-24.
Reliability is generally strong, with no hum issues reported in direct testing on RP3 with Elys cartridge (though some users trace hum to loose cartridge leads or interconnects rather than the PSU itself); traditional Rega tables run slightly fast, but the Neo corrects this effectively.
Strengths include:
- Dramatic, non-subtle sonic improvements in detail, stability, and quietness.
- Precise speed stability and adjustment, reducing errors by over half a percent compared to stock.
- High value as a "bang for buck" upgrade, often called "worth every penny" and one of the best for Rega tables.
Weaknesses are minimal in reviews, with no major complaints on MKI specifically; some note speed adjustment is less relevant without issues, and it's not compatible with older pre-2011 TT-PSUs without upgrades.
Overall reputation is excellent as a "definite yes" for sound upgrades, highly recommended for those on the fence, though discussions sometimes compare to MK2 (no audible differences noted, possibly cosmetic).
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