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RegaPlanet Original vs RegaPlanet 2000 vs Jupiter?

Hi all,

I am in the process of sourcing for a CD player at the moment. Is it worth paying 2x more on the "used" market for a Rega Planet 2000 as opposed to the Rega Original? As I understand with most consumer-grade electronics, they have built-in obsolence calculated in them. Hence, buying a 1998 CD player might not seem like a wise idea after all.

Advice highly appreciated.
BTW, I am using a cheap 1997 harman kardon $250 HD710 CD player right now...
atzen811
s7horton
1,077 posts
 
I have never heard either, but was debating buying one of them. If I was short on cash I would go for the original, but if I could afford it, I would go for the 2000. Looks count if you ask me, although sound is the final decision. Also usability counts, and I think the 2000 does a better job than the original. My next CD player purchase will most likely be the 2000. Plus I believe you can use either as a transport and add a DAC later.
eastein
97 posts
 
I'm not sure but think the pre 2000 model goes back a few years unchanged so the technology is older than you might find in other 1998 era players. I think the 2000 is a substantial upgrade over the older model thus the 2x price difference.
lazarus28
339 posts
 
i've owned all three and they are all very solid choices in their respective price ranges. just choose which ever one fits your budget and enjoy!

while the jupiter is certainly the best of them, none are bad.
gold001
30 posts
 
The original model is probably the best deal in a CD player you can get right now. I've auditioned the 2000 about three times, and don't think it's that much better. I would advise you to buy the original now, and save your money for a substantial upgrade down the road.

The price on the used Planets seems to be around $350. I got lucky and found one for $325.

Also, the Planet has a great synergy with Rega amps.
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