I started off with a P1 Plus (iirc) and that was maybe adequate. But once you start looking at what's available from the 1970-1980s (I) quickly realised that you get a lot more bangs for your buck. And yeah, I thought the P1+ and the P3 I got were rather cheaply made and a bit lightweight literally.
I know what you mean about lightweight. I'm not sure it impacts hugely on the sound but I don't have a lot of reference points as I've been using SL1200's for so many years.
I started off with a P1 Plus (iirc) and that was maybe adequate. But once you start looking at what's available from the 1970-1980s (I) quickly realised that you get a lot more bangs for your buck. And yeah, I thought the P1+ and the P3 I got were rather cheaply made and a bit lightweight literally.