Is there anything better than Rega Planet up $600

Definitely the Planet 2000, if you like the Rega players and their "house" sound. The 2000 addressed some quirks found in the original. If you like a less warm sound, a used Musical Fidelity X-ray or a Rotel 1072 might do the trick.

Find a new CEC 3300. I don't think it can be beat for the money. It's about $500 new.

audio classics has a used revox s22 for $500 that is a fantastic performer. even at its list price it is a real value.

Sorry to change the direction of this thread, but, is their a noticable difference between the Rega Planet orginal and the Planet 2000? I ask because their is a big price difference between them. Thanks.