Rega Planar 3 and Planar 6 Turntable Comparison

Rega recently released the Planar 6, an update of the RP6. Like the changes from the RP3 to the Planar 3, the upgrades are substantial. If you’re in the market for a new turntable in the $1,000-$2,000 range you may be wondering about the differences between the Rega Planar 3 and Planar 6. What do you get for the additional $650 when you move from the P3 to the P6?

To help you choose the right table for you, we thought it would be fun to break each of these tables down, piece by piece. We’ll talk about each of the important components and discuss the differences.

[ralexbee]

Picking up my rp6 tomorrow
Super stoked

[emafel]

after watching your presentation, I was forced buy the p6. great sound! just a little expensive....but thank you very much!

[StevesStrayStuff]

Thank you Leon! I have been researching turntables for a few weeks and the Planar 3 was on my list. You made the decision for me, I ordered a P3 today!

[benpit]

At the end of the day, it comes down to your budget - I am thinking of the P3 without any cartridge then get an Ania cartridge, sounds like a good combination for audiophiles and musicians like myself!

[MonsieurDucks]

Was just wondering if my $200 bookshelf speakers were bottlenecking my $800 upgraded rp3, but couldn't find anything online. You guys basically answered it for me. Kind of an obvious answer, but still good to know.

[johnkear]

Love mine. Im using an audio technica at09iii, icon audio ps1.2 phono, stereo40iii amp and tannoy d80. Cannot see me changing anything for a very long time yet

[SapientPerson]

I am sure the difference would be easily apparent on an Akai boombox, let alone $200 loudspeakers.

[bear]

Hi Leon, great interesting video, I recently bought rega planner 3, I now have the neo to psu mk1, Ellyis 2 cartridge, sounds great, but probably replace the sub platter for upgraded one . Regards mark

[KONS]

Very nice video, highly informative. Thank you so much. Subscribed.

[cleverestx]

The only RP3's I see sold on Amazon have the RB303 arm...am I losing a ton of sound quality by going with that over the RB330?

[fabiotardivelli]

I have the Planar 3 (1916) with Exact and tt - PSU. I think the difference about 6
is in the Metal platter and siliconic belt. In Italy you buy a Planar 3 with 730 euro;
Forr this 6 Planar you must pay muh more.
PLEASE, I HAVE A QUESTION : The Planar 3 is compatible with metal platter ( I think
the name is a Groovetracer) and Siliconic Belt ? Sorry for my english language but i'm italian. Fabioo '961 near MILAN 10/02/2019 h.21, 28

[dishan]

What was the cartridge that was recommended at the end? Thank you in advance

[skng]

I recently purchased the Planar 6 with the MC Ania cartridge. I had a 'very'with

[jackedkerouac]

Lol how did he know I was planning to get bookshelf speakers on the lower end ?

[boboutelama]

What's the weight of the planar 3 platter and what's the weight of the planar 6 platter ?

[benpit]

Do we need an external pre-amp or can we connect it directly to the receiver? Thanks.

[ColocasiaCorm]

Lots of hand waving in the vinyl world.

[iralee]

Why have many companies gotten away from using a "head shell" on the tone arm, it must certainly make installing a cartridge much more difficult.

[boboutelama]

It is clearly no performance to have a better performance from the Neo PSU than with the TTPSU. The TTPSU had absolutely no implication whatsoever in performance. It was mesured proven and documented through mesurements.

[ck]

Perfect if only have auto stop or auto lift