Manticore Mantra / Rega RB 250 / 33&45rpm

 

Geniale Mischung aus Rega und Linn LP12: Der Manticore Mantra. Hier die Version mit elektronischer Geschwindigkeitsumschaltung und Rega RB 250 Tonarm ab Werk. Spätes Modell. Mit Haube & Filzmatte, ohne Tonabnehmer. Subchassis, Riemenantrieb, Glasteller, 33&45U/Min., guter Zustand. Echtholzfurnier Esche schwarz. Klanglicher Geheimtip!

Owner Reviews:

*****

"Its about 40 years old by now and hard to beat without spending a fortune. I did a handful of upgrades to the RB250 tonearm and I think anything more would require replacing my ears to get any worthwhile benefit."

*****

"what a planner killer!!! superb deck had mine since 2000 bought 2nd hand .many upgrades like a linn motor a heed power supply linn black springs and a rb300 a hyde in the sound leather faced cork mat 4mm and over the years has taken on a wonderful sheen as has only ever been polished with raw beeswax looks and sounds superb currently running a linn asaka mc have also added solid wood feet with Sorbothane bottoms and commissioned a company to laser cut the word mantra which is affixed to the front..."

****/*

"My brother gave me his in about 1990 and I've been using it since. Sounds fantastic still with a moth arm with the Origin Live structural modification and a Ortofon MC15 II Super. Love it!"

****/*

"Great deck had mine since 1985 and still going strong"

****/*

"great deck in its day ers on the warm side of things, upgrades can still be done."

****/*

"Most underrated of them all: superb deck"

 

Technik:

Prior to leaving the factory, the Manticore Mantra undergoes a vigorous quality control. The entire suspension system is set for the required tonearm and this is checked again by the dealer before delivery. The motor is set for perfect geometry and should not be readjusted by the end user.Correct running speed is also checked and the turntable is run for at least 12 hours as part of this operation. Note that retro fittable upgrades may be made available from time to time.Features a glass platter, A/C synchronous motor and Belt-Drive. Upgradeable with the addition of an MB series offboard power supply.

Specifications

Type: manual record player

Motor: AC synchronous

Platter: 12" glass

Speeds: 33.33 and 45rpm

Review

The Manticore Mantra is a well engineered deck with a satisfying sound - HiFi Choice 1992