SoundSmith Rega combo

Hi guys. When a 3mm spacer is installed on a 2016 Planar 3, will the lid be able to close?

I agree that no spacer is needed. I used a Rega RP-6 and Soundsmith Boheme, and sounded best without it. The Carmen and Boheme have similar cart shapes/sizes.

Update: I was advised by my retailer that whilst its possible to fit the "Carmen" to a Rega arm its fiddly, you do infact need a spacer, if you want to close the lid (which I do) you have to get the Tungsten counter weight, also if the rake angle needs to be adjusted, you need to use fine slivers of business card or some such, (the rake angle advice came from Peter Ledermann himself) my retailer has been doing this for 30 plus years, so I listened to his advice and went with the Ania cart for now, Im gonna save for a TT that has adjustable tonearm height, in the meantime I have a P6/Ania combo to tie me over, hope this helps

ppaul. While I don't want to disrespect your dealer or Peter Lederman for that matter, use your own ears to judge. Turntables are finicky beasts. I don't claim to be a analogue guru, but I have been at this hobby for over 45 years. You want to make a real difference in your analogue listening experience?   Go get yourself a Well Tempered Labs Amadeus Mk II  'table. Much better than the Rega. And still fairly affordable. IMO.

mr_m, that TT you recommend cost $4000 with NO cart here in Australia my P6/Ania was $2600 hardly a fair comparison, something that’s costs double would want to sound better wouldn’t it?