Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB vs Rega Planar 1 Plus

In this video we put two extremely popular, budget friendly turntables against eachother...The Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB vs Rega Planar 1 Plus. But, who's side are you on? Let us know in the comments below...

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
01:51 Design
04:35 Features
06:22 Sound Performance
08:59 Verdict

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[dexterdog]

In the US the Project T1 is $450.00, the Rega Planar 1 Plus is $775.00. That's a big difference.

[MJD]

Another factor worth considering is that all Rega products are made in England, so if you can’t make up your mind, but like the idea of supporting British manufacturing that might be a deciding factor.

[MRKY]

Reading the comments here, it really does sound like whatever you go with, you’ll be happy with for the most part.

[PaulSuquet]

At the same price; I'd pick the Rega every day. However, that cartridge it ships with is just a rebadged AT3600. I'd say the Om5e is probably the better cart+stylus of the two, but I'd upgrade that anyway. So remove the price difference factor, and remove the cartridge/stylus difference factor; Rega all the way. But for someone who isn't willing to change anything in favor of performance, or if there's a significant price difference in your locale; Pro-Ject it is.

Note I currently have a bunch of Pro-Ject turntables (incl. a T1), and the Rega RP1 (the Planar 1's predecessor).

[machidaman]

Just received a Planar 1 Plus Eco and it sounds fab for the money (£229). For the last 10 years I have really only been listening to streamed music and did a direct comparison between digital and analog with some of my 30+ year old LP's - the difference was mind blowing. I don't think I was hearing how horribly compressed and flat the streamed music sounds. No going back for me. Just need me some better speakers...

[ambrogykleks]

Wow, I was just about to buy the T1 and now I see the new video from you, thanks, definitely will take it for consideration 😊

[anneconnors]

Rega P1 for the sound and Pro-ject T1 for the feature. I have both and can't choose which one to return.

[alanphillips]

Id definitely go with the Pro-ject. I'm constantly switching between 33 and 45 so suits my needs perfectly. And the switchable phono stage gives more flexibility. Having said that my last Pro-ject TT, the motor went and was very expensive, almost impossible to replace. But as you both say not much between them, it's personal choice. Im currenly running a Pioneer PL51 circa, 1975 as my main TT. Im wondering how it would stack up sonically against one of these now! Great reviews guys 👍

[regaresearchuk]

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[kiefloyd]

What would be a good choice of you don't require a built in phono trying to decide over Rega p1, project t1 or fluance rt82

[destiny-theseries]

I just got a Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB and I couldn't be happier.

[dariuszsawicki]

Please provide the exact depth of the Rega Planar 1Plus turntable with the cover open and the distance from the front of the turntable's front legs.

[JumbleTasteSpinning]

Had the Rega RP1 back in the day.
Sounds amazing. Loved the aftermarket options.
So rega for me.
(today i have Technics... 😊)

[Robinson_Crusoe]

One amazing benefit of the Rega Planar is the ECO versions of the turntable which come at significantly reduced prices with no actual sacrifices in quality. A Rega planar 1 plus ECO in Serbia (which is outside the EU and usually has higher prices for luxury items) costs less than 300 euros, while the T1 is over 400.
You can then use the ~100 euro difference to upgrade your speakers notably, since you are likely in the beginner bracket with this turntable and setup.
I see that prices wary drastically around the world for these turntables so your mileage may wary.

[MrDexterSr]

Hey from Texas. You guys are my favorite sound channel!

[armand]

Hey Leute, besten Dank für eure Einschätzungen. Euer Beitrag hat mir geholfen, obwohl ich mich noch immer nicht entscheiden kann 😉 Falsch machen kann man ja nichts, beide sind gut in Ihrer Klasse. Ich denke, da im Moment hier in der Schweiz, der T1 Phono SB walnuss für 399.-- zu haben ist (Rega1 Plus = 499) entscheide ich mich für ihn, obwohl ich keine 45er Schallplatten habe. Alles Gute viele Grüsse aus der Schweiz

[jw]

Have owned both entry level Pro-ject and a Planar 1 in the past. Much as I think the Planar 1 looks like a toy it doesn’t sound like one. Slays anything else anywhere near this price on sound quality.

[domenicbrigandi]

Maybe you could address the obvious platter wobble on the Rega Planar 1 - I have a Project 1.2 which had a similar issue...it worsened to the point where the platter would scrape against the plinth. it drove me insane until I took the platter off and replaced it with a very old, very thick, classical LP. Considered buying the Rega but the platter wobble has put me off. Apparently it is not uncommon.

[kyleryznar]

What’s crazy is in Canada the rega is 400$ more than the T1… rega is just not really worth the extra dollars here unfortunately.

[Vintageelectronics]

A few things you left off on the Rega no hinges at 3600 stylus and the warped platter and you can't adj the anti skate