Thanks for this, ejlif. I've long been thinking the Planar 8 with the Anna Pro could be my next -- and final? -- turntable. Set it and forget it is exactly what I want. I like to play records and enjoy the music rather than futzing with VTA, etc. And with the two belts that come with the TT, too!
rega P8 Ania pro setup questions
I just got a P8 and Ania pro. Very vague instructions from. Rega. comes with 2 belts and the motor spindle has a place to put 2 belts on so I assume you use both belts but they only say belt and not belts and it looks like 2 in the picture but not sure. I'm assuming you use both?
Setting the VTF for the cart. I set the counterweight as suggested in the manual and even double checked the tracking force with a digital scale. It mistracks badly at 2.0 grams and seems to track Ok but even heard a mis track there too. Any ideas? The instruction manual hardly has any info and the website not to much either.
Setting the VTF for the cart. I set the counterweight as suggested in the manual and even double checked the tracking force with a digital scale. It mistracks badly at 2.0 grams and seems to track Ok but even heard a mis track there too. Any ideas? The instruction manual hardly has any info and the website not to much either.
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I think it could be your final table. It's sounding better and better to me. I am tempted to upgrade to the Planar 10 and top cartridge and call it a day. The thing I like the best is that it's so quick and easy to use. I don't do a thing, don't even turn it off when flipping a record just snatch it off the felt mat while spinning and I'm playing the next side quickly. Prob 10X faster than the big to do when using the VPI. The cart (Ania pro) which is hardly top of the line is also very good at minimizing the distractions of surface noise and pops and clicks compared to others I've used. |
@ejlif I was in your situation with the P8 and Ania Pro and decided at the time to upgrade the cartridge to the Apheta 3. What a revelation that was! The Apheta 3 is an excellent cartridge and took the P8 to the next level. I eventually found an insane deal on a P10/Aphelion 2 that was too good to resist otherwise I would be extremely satisfied with the P8/Apheta 3. Like you, the ease of setup and use plus the quality of reproduction provided by the top Rega's make them a joy to use. |
@valinar Good catch, I overlooked that when I was replying above and it's concerning a Rega dealer in this thread said only one. |
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