Rega Planar Turntables - The whole range compared

A talk through the differences between the different models .... The object was to be as concise as possible, obviously it didn't turn out that way

[mj]

Hi Philip...great run through the range. I love the look of the P10. Stunning👍 Thank you.

[marktodd]

I have a planar 3 and absolutely love it I think its a thing of beauty and it may not be as sonically perfect as a higher model but I have no plans to change it whatsoever. Its a peice of art to look at and suits my needs perfectly. People need to enjoy the models for what they are not bastardize them constantly changing parts the equivalent of putting a set of hub cabs on an Aston Martin.

[canyoneagle]

Excellent overview of the current Rega turntable line. I own a P6/Ania and it is a really nice turntable. I love the approach that Rega takes, opting for minimalist design and high tech materials to mitigate vibration (as opposed to the more traditional large mass + suspension approach). I also love the simplicity of setup and relative absence of the need to constantly adjust things (suspension springs, level, etc). I set mine up once and have not touched it in 3 years.
The P10 is in my sights when it comes time to upgrade, but I'm very happy with the P6 until that time comes.
I know the P6/8/10 have their critics, but it seems most of the critique is from a rather uninformed perspective (light weight = cheap and flimsy). I guess I can understand that to some degree. As a lifelong cyclist, I recall dismissing the new "plastic" carbon fiber frames similarly - that is, until I rode several high end examples, and then I understood, and regretted my prior self-righteous and ignorant thinking. Informed dissent is fine, but blind critique is not helpful.
OK enough of that tangent 😆
Great video! Thank you!

[michaeltache]

Just bought a P3 new, with the free exact 2 upgrade and wow. Beats my 'vintage' pioneer in spades. Wish I made the upgrade 5 years ago to match quality of my phono state, amp, and speakers. Now you got me wishing I got the P6. If I had known I likely would have spent the other $1000, but I can always sell the P3 in a couple years as I'm still enjoying the heck out of it. Spending $1500 and being disappointed hurts, but spending $2500 is a lot harder to swallow. Going through all my records again, like its my first time.

[VirtualGuth]

Rega turntables aren't everyone's cup of tea. That's fine as variety is the spice of life and all that. But one of the things that I truly appreciate about Rega is their straightforward nature. Rega clearly laid out their approach to turntable design from the start, along with their reasoning based upon their research. Since then they've simply continued to improve upon and refine this same approach as advances in engineering and manufacturing allowed. All free of advertising and hype. This falls right in line with the fact that their founder is a brilliant engineer that loves both making and listening to music.

[geraldcrook]

Always love your videos you are so informative and not bias in any way. Clear constructive and well potraied. Thanks Gerald

[ptg]

Well done ! So nice to see such concise presentation of the entire Rega TT line. Someday.... I should have picked up the P10 before the most recent HUGE price increase.. it is up to $7800 USD now... Sigh...

[Theoriginalramjammer]

Really enjoyed the whistle stop (ish!) tour of the Rega TT range. Appreciate the P1 serves it purpose as the first rung in the range, however my view is the range starts ‘proper’ with the P2. The glass platter and superior 220 tonearm open up the world of worthwhile upgrade possibilities, and I would start with the cartridge and ditch the AT3600 rebranded Carbon. It has a hard midrange and a compressed sound in my experience, compared to what is available by stepping up to something for around £50-£60. This will start to open up the deck, and brings big benefits to the enjoyment.

[timothyfreeseha]

I not only like the comparison you have made between the levels of Rega turntables, I love the way you described the impact of modifications for the lower end of product range. Much appreciated!

[bw]

Under 10 minutes Phil ? No chance, it was nearly double that. Once you're rolling it's like the Duracell bunny. So what, you're passionate and informative. A great run-through of the Planar range. Thank you.

[myles]

Always enjoy your interesting videos….thank you…

[JBLClassic]

I have a P3-24 with an Exact and it sounds phenomenal.

[Phil_fandbethere]

It's incredible how the various turntable design philosophies differ. Your video showing the Nottingham analogue next to a P10 a few months back was astonishing. Both manufacturers would say that theirs is the best way. One advantage of the Rega though is you don't need a reinforced concrete floor under it 🤣.

[joemartin]

Thorens TD-160 with my Hana ML cartridge is just marvelous

[peterbondy]

I still use my first generation Riga bought back in 1976. 😊

[armanddimeo]

I have the Planar 3 and, at a thousand dollars more or less, consider it to be the sweet spot of the Rega line and of turntables in general. I am sure the Planar 6 offers some improvement in sound quality but when you add the cost of the Exact cartridge, you are well above the $2, 000 mark (USD). I have not heard the two turntables played back to back but I doubt the Planar 6 sounds twice as good as the Planar 3. A number of years ago, I attended a Rega demo at a local audio shop. The entire Rega line was played in series. The Rega line was a bit different then but I remember it getting harder and harder to hear improvements in sound when you got above the Planar 3.

[blixten]

Bought New a P1 on sale at Christmas as a second player
To play my older used records
I Think the bass is good, but it lacks detail, Tried Vm95e, Grado black, AT95ex
The phono stage i use is IFI
Have aligned it with all the right tools
I Listen to Jazz, and i miss the ”air”
So the Rega is in the Closet, and the Old Technics SL 3310 is back in the Livingroom .As a main player i Linn Basik

Thanks for a great Channel

[garyausten]

I bought the Planar 2 about 6 months ago in walnut and had an AT-VM540ML cartridge replace the Carbon. I'm going to be buying a Rega Fono MM Mk5 by this weekend to boost the output and plug it into a different analog plug on my receiver. I had always had to crank up the volume to get any descent sound out of it...I know why now after looking at the AVR's owner's manual. The S/N ration for the phono jack is only 74dB, while the analog input (CD) is 102. Plus there's less distortion in the circuit by a long shot. I think my records will sound brand new after the change with better soundstage and clarity!!

[nicholasmeal]

I’ve just bought the P-8 and I’m very very happy with it .

[LS-tijo]

Love my P10. Incredible bargain IMO. Only things I don't like are its felt mat (tends to cling to albums) & the hard wired interconnects (prevents me from using my own) and the skeletal look (I prefer the look of a traditional plinth). I understand you don't respond to comment=s, or I would ask your recommendation on a mat to replace the P10's.