Having auditioned both generations, the current P6 now separates itself from the P3, and in my opinion, more than justifies the cost differential. The previous generation RP6 seemed more like a upgraded RP3, and I questioned the additional cost
New Rega Planar 6
Just got a new Rega Planar 6 and Dynavector 20x cartridge—replacing an aged 25+ years)Well Tempered Turntable with Dynavector 10x. It’s only been a few hours but I’m impressed so far—and it’s nice not to have all that fluid sloshing around and the multiple adjustments (in my case mis adjustments) of the WTT. The Rega seems just right in terms of features, adjustability and-of course-sound. Back to listening. More after some time.
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My dealer originally recommended the Planar 3 as the one to get. However, if you factor in the cost of the Planar 3 and the $400 extra power supply (which is not included), it comes to only $100-200 less than the Planar 6, which includes the power supply (a better version) and many other improvements. The Planar 6 seemed like a no brainer to me. I pointed this out and the dealer agreed. |
You might want to check this thread at a Rega owners site: discussion of build quality and plinth 'sagging': Rega Planar 6 plinth sagging I'm a longtime Rega owner, fwiw. |
Thanks. Very Interesting. This problem has not occurred with my Planar 6. Fortunately, Rega turntables come with a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects, as you my know, so hopefully the guy who encountered the sagging problem was able to get it fixed. Responding to the earlier posting on this board by Mofimadness, I agree with what you told Roy Gandy. To compound the confusion, the new Planar 6 has “P6” on the plinth and the cover of the manual, even though the P6 (or RP6) is the older model it replaces. When I saw this, I was concerned at first that I had been given the old model (but it’s all good). |
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