{"title":"Turntables","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"eat-c-major-turntable-ortofon-quintet-black-mc","title":"EAT C-Major Turntable","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eCompany \u0026amp; Product Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/eat.html\"\u003eEAT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e has been around for over two decades in Europe, they are relatively new to the US market. We had heard of the brand but never seen the product in person. That is, until CES 2017. \u003cstrong\u003eWe were so impressed that we decided to become a dealer on the spot.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEAT stands for European Audio Team and is owned by Jozefina Lichtenegger. Her design philosophy is to combine performance with beauty, and we have to say, the EAT products are just beautiful. We cover EAT’s very interesting history in great detail in our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/eat-c-sharp-turntable-review\"\u003ereview of the C-Sharp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e -- the bigger brother to the C-Major. While we won’t repeat it all here, she is married to Heinz Lichtenegger, the managing director of Pro-ject Audio Systems. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/pro-ject.html\"\u003ePro-ject\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e has some amazing production facilities that EAT is able to take advantage of, but the two companies are run totally separate and don’t even really have any similarly designed products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/turntables\/sub-turntables.html?brand=467\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAT tables\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e start at $1,595 but go all the way up to over $11k, so the C-Major is the second turntable in their line. \u003cstrong\u003eIt is a fully manual table and comes in a stunning gloss black finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every EAT table is solidly built, and the C-Major weighs 20lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Build Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first time that we had a chance to play with the EAT turntables there were a couple of things that really impressed us right off the bat. Their striking appearance will obviously catch your attention. We’ve even had several happy EAT customers tell us that when they first got their table out of the box they just stared at it in awe. Once you start to put the table together, however, you will immediately get a great sense of the superb craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EAT C-Major has a very similar look to the C-Sharp -- the same low slung body and \u003cstrong\u003emix of high gloss black, carbon fiber, and brushed aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e which make many of the other tables on the market look chunky in comparison. The plinth is made of carbon fiber and is nestled on some floating isolators inside a thin, high-gloss black base. The C-Major’s 9” tonearm features a carbon fiber arm tube and the heavy platter supports a special mat that is made from recycled LPs. It’s then topped off with a substantial record clamp. \u003cstrong\u003eThe whole combination just looks fantastic!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all great turntables, the C-Major is a fully manual turntable. You might think that a high-end table like this would be difficult to use, but we were pleasantly surprised to discover that it’s just the opposite! You simply turn it on, move the tonearm over the record, lower it down, and enjoy the tunes!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll start from the bottom of the table and work our way up. The sleek and slim base is made out of a \u003cstrong\u003esuper dense MDF material\u003c\/strong\u003e. Inside, the low-noise motor is mounted to the lower sub-chassis which is isolated from the upper plinth with eight cone-shaped pieces of a high tech damping material called Thermoplastic Elastomer, or TPE. \u003cstrong\u003eThese provide great isolation from the motor and really do a great job damping out external vibrations.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you want to feel the damping effect, simply push down gently on the plinth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plinth is made from an outer shell of carbon fiber sandwiched over MDF. The C-Major has \u003cstrong\u003ethree adjustable feet\u003c\/strong\u003e which make leveling everything a snap. The feet are also internally damped to reduce any external noise from getting up to the table. The EAT also includes a \u003cstrong\u003elow profile dust cover\u003c\/strong\u003e with the C-Major, which not only protects it, but also matches up with its sleek appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bearing for the inner platter is pretty similar to what you find in most turntables in this category. The inner platter has a shaft that drops into a bronze bearing well where its tip spins on a special plate made of a\u003cstrong\u003e near friction-free, teflon-like material\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outer platter weighs in at a stout 4 lbs and has a great design. The top part that touches the record is made out of recycled vinyl, while the rest of the platter is a sandwich design of an aluminum\/magnesium alloy with TPE in the center. EAT puts more mass on the outer edge of the platter, which helps to give it a great flywheel effect. This combination of bearing and platter is one reason the EAT tables all have \u003cstrong\u003egreat speed consistency\u003c\/strong\u003e. Like the more expensive C-Sharp, the C-major also comes with an aluminum record clamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile there are lots of things we love about this table, one of our favorite aspects is the \u003cstrong\u003ecarbon fiber tonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e that we mentioned earlier. It’s incredibly adjustable, allowing you to use a wide range of phono cartridges on it. These adjustments exude European precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design of the tonearm is a combination of a uni-pivot and a more conventional Carden type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUni-pivot arms can move freely, not only across the record and up and down, but also rotating on the horizontal plane. Imagine an airplane coming in for a landing when you see the wings move up and down on each side in relation to the ground. The theory is there is some movement like this in the record grooves and being able to have freedom of movement allows the cartridge to track better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe downside of uni-pivots is they are a royal pain to adjust. \u003cstrong\u003eEAT came up with a brilliant solution that gives you the best of both worlds and we can attest to the fact that it works great!\u003c\/strong\u003e You get a small amount of movement where the arm can tip left to right, but it behaves more like a traditional pivoted arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear counterweight has an additional weighted insert that you can install for cartridges that are heavier than normal. The counterweight doesn’t have any markings like a lot of high end tonearms, so you will need a stylus pressure gauge to set the right force, but luckily EAT includes one in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou also have \u003cstrong\u003eazimuth adjustment\u003c\/strong\u003e which allows you to adjust the tonearm left and right. When you look at your tonearm from the front while sitting on a record, the headshell should be parallel to the record surface. EAT lets you really fine tune this if you desire. Finally, you can even adjust the height of the tonearm rest and the cueing cylinder, allowing you to really dial things in for your cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anti-skating, EAT uses a \u003cstrong\u003egravity-based system\u003c\/strong\u003e which we really like. It is a little bit of a pain to set up, but we’ve been able to help everyone through it, so if you purchase one and have any trouble, just give us a call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, to change from 33 to 45, like a lot of tables out there, you simply lift off the outer platter and move the belt on the motor pulley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease don’t let all of these adjustments make you think this table is finicky or hard to set up. \u003cstrong\u003eThe best way to buy it is with the deal EAT has on the Ortofon Blue, Black MC, or their own JO5.\u003c\/strong\u003e These all come preset up and you save quite a bit with the package -- $250 or $500, which makes the table an amazing deal!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo test out the EAT C-Major, we set up what we thought might be a typical rig. We used the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/cambridge-audio-cxa80-integrated-amplifier-1.html\"\u003eCambridge CXA80 integrated amp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/sutherland-kc-vibe-phono-stage.html\"\u003eSutherland KC Vibe phono stage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and a pair of \u003cstrong\u003eParadigm’s new Premier 800F towers\u003c\/strong\u003e. The table used the Ortofon Blue, which we think is probably the best way to go for the money with the C-Major.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst up was the classic \u003cem\u003eLandside\u003c\/em\u003e from Fleetwood Mac. When you have a great system that is well set up Stevie Nick’s voice should be dead center while the guitars float in between the speakers. This combo aced this test!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext up was Robbie Robertson’s \u003cem\u003eSomewhere Down the Crazy River\u003c\/em\u003e from his first solo album in 1987. We look for two things on this one. First, there are some very dynamic bass attacks as the track begins. Then later on, you can hear lots of emotion in his voice when he says \"Why do you always end up down at Nick's Cafe?\" , \"I don't know, the wind just kind of pushed me this way.\" It’s in the first “why” and “pushed me this way” on a great system you’ll hear all kinds of subtle inflections in his voice. While we have heard more on much more expensive rigs, this combination once again, really drew us into the music. \u003cstrong\u003ePlus, it nailed the bass attacks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter hearing this, we wanted to pull out our favorite cut for testing speed stability. This is \u003cem\u003ePink Houses \u003c\/em\u003efrom John Cougar's \u003cem\u003eUh-Huh\u003c\/em\u003e album. If the table has great speed stability, you’ll be tapping your foot to the music. Once again, the EAT was very impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one very special table. It has the ability with its precision tonearm to track really well and its isolation system helps it provide that great bass impact. \u003cstrong\u003eEAT designs are also winning us over for their speed purity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Finally, with its jewel of a tonearm, it's just fun to use!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe C-Major with the Ortofon Blue is $2,795. We feel this is the best way to go as it seems to us, once you get above $3k, you are probably going to start looking at the\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/eat-c-sharp-turntable.html\"\u003e C-Sharp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, which does offer a lot more.\u003cstrong\u003e If your budget tops out at $3k, this is one amazing and extremely beautiful table!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"EAT","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ None","offer_id":41287607189588,"sku":"EAT:CMAJOR-NOCART","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Jo No. 5 MC","offer_id":41287607222356,"sku":"EAT:CMAJOR-JO5","price":3949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ Ortofon Quintet Black MC","offer_id":41287607287892,"sku":"EAT:CMAJOR-OO-BLK","price":3045.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ Ortofon Quintet Blue MC","offer_id":41287607320660,"sku":"EAT:CMAJOR","price":3349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/httpswww.audioadvice.compubmediacatalogproducteaeat-cmajor_2.jpg?v=1718137252"},{"product_id":"eat-b-sharp-turntable-black","title":"EAT B-Sharp Turntable","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures the new B-Note tonearm, made from a carbon fiber alloy that is light yet rigid with a black anodized aluminum headshell. The B-Note tonearm provides all of the key features for cartridge alignment and adjustability: VTA (Vertical Tracking Angle), SRA (Stylus Rake Angle), VTF (Vertical Tracking Force), azimuth and a slotted headshell for overhang \/ offset angle.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe anti-skate mechanism has been engineered for more intuitive calibration, making setup of the B-Sharp notably easier than competitive products.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA proprietary low noise motor, floating chassis, aluminum platter and a high-density MDF low profile base are included as standard features of the B-Sharp. Like the C-Major, the B-Sharp uses a high-tech TPE (thermoplastic elastomers) suspension system that works in concert with adjustable feet that provide levelling ability for the table.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes equipped with a factory installed Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge, hinged dustcover, low mass aluminum record clamp, and a felt platter mat-all included.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"EAT","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41287608500308,"sku":"EAT:BSHARP-BLK","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":41287608533076,"sku":"EAT:BSHARP-WHT","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/httpswww.audioadvice.compubmediacatalogproducteaeat-b-sharp_alt2.jpg?v=1718137246"},{"product_id":"eat-c-sharp-turntable-jo-no-5-mc-black","title":"EAT C-Sharp Turntable","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eCompany \u0026amp; Product Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/is-the-vinyl-revival-real-yes-and-heres-why\"\u003evinyl sales the highest they've been in decades\u003c\/a\u003e, there is certainly no shortage of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/turntables\/sub-turntables.html\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e on the market to choose from. While roaming the halls of CES 2017, we came across a product lineup fairly new to the US that caught our attention for it’s very high build-quality and attention to detail. When we walked into their suite, EAT was a name we had heard for years, but we had never had the opportunity to take a hard look at their products. After hearing the history of the company, we knew we were in good hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/eat.html\/\"\u003eEAT is an acronym for European Audio Team\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the 1990’s demand for high-quality vacuum tubes was on the rise. A company called VAIC located in the Czech Republic was making waves for some amazing handbuilt tubes. Jozefina Lichtenegger was getting her MBA in Economics and interestingly enough, her sister was married to the owner of VAIC. She started helping out the family business and their reputation grew. After almost 16 years making tubes, VAIC faded away but Jozefina arranged a buyout of Tesla Vrsovice, a large tube maker in Prague, to continue with production of these great tubes. Soon after this, she designed a tube phono stage and tonearm and EAT was born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was followed by some very well made high-end turntables. In 2003, while Jozefina was looking for distributors, she met Heinz Lichtenegger, the director of Pro-Ject Audio Systems. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/pro-ject.html\"\u003ePro-ject\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the largest \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/content\/audio\/high-performance\/\"\u003ehigh-performance audio\u003c\/a\u003e manufacturers in the world today and their \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pro-ject-debut-carbon-turntable.html\"\u003eDebut Carbon turntables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e are legendary for their great performance and value. They have a huge factory in Prague.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey were soon married and quickly drew a line in the sand, agreeing not to create competing products and to run their businesses separately. EAT does benefit, however, from having the large-scale Pro-ject production facilities available to them. It really is a great story, and EAT today still hand blows some of the best vacuum tubes in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it’s more of an entry model in their lineup, the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/catalog\/product\/view\/id\/4002\/s\/eat-c-sharp-turntable-1\/category\/26\/\"\u003eC-Sharp turntable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, which we will be reviewing today, is by no means an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/3-entry-level-turntables\"\u003eentry-level turntable\u003c\/a\u003e. It’s an extremely well-made \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/manual-vs-automatic-turntables\/\"\u003emanual turntable\u003c\/a\u003e that even \u003cstrong\u003ecomes with a $1,000 Ortofon Quintet Black moving coil cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is also the best-selling turntable in EAT’s lineup of tables which run from $1,495 all the way up to around $20,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Build Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we first looked at the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/eat.html\/\"\u003eEAT turntables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, two things really impressed us -- the \u003cstrong\u003egreat looking design and the superb build quality\u003c\/strong\u003e. They just exude European precision. Like many of our favorite turntables, the C-Sharp is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/manual-vs-automatic-turntables\/\"\u003efully manual turntable\u003c\/a\u003e. This means to operate it you’ll turn it on, manually lower the tonearm using the damped cueing lever, then at the end of your record, use the cueing lever again to raise the arm. At Audio Advice we prefer manual tables for their simplicity. There’s an argument to be made that the lack of mechanical parts also prevents issues such as resonance from affecting the tables great sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe look of the C-Sharp is quite stunning. Unlike many high-end turntables, the C-Sharp is \u003cstrong\u003eelegant and relatively low-profile\u003c\/strong\u003e. The carbon fiber plinth sits in a high-gloss black base with a thin edge. The platter is much larger than a 12” record and tapers up to the high tech mat. A substantial record clamp is included in the box. The tonearm is also a work of art, \u003cstrong\u003econstructed from carbon fiber and highly-polished aluminum components\u003c\/strong\u003e. The whole thing looks like something you would expect to find under the hood of a $1m race car!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs soon as you begin to interact with the C-Sharp it quickly becomes clear that build quality it is second to none. This is to be expected for it’s nearly $3,500 price point, but it’s just an incredibly well put together table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/eat-c-sharp-beauty-shot.jpg\" alt=\"EAT c-sharp top angle view\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe low profile base of the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/catalog\/product\/view\/id\/4002\/s\/eat-c-sharp-turntable-1\/category\/26\/\"\u003eC-Sharp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is made out of the highest density MDF available. The ultra-low-noise motor is mounted to the base along with \u003cstrong\u003e10 cone-shaped damping feet\u003c\/strong\u003e made out of a new high tech energy absorbing material called \u003cstrong\u003eTPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The plinth constructed from a sandwich design of carbon fiber over MDF. The base has three adjustable feet, which allow you to get things perfectly leveled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main platter bearing sits on the carbon fiber plinth which is supported by the TPE columns. This makes for a \u003cstrong\u003egreat isolation system\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you gently push down on the plinth, you can even feel the spring of these columns. The combination of these features limits the amount of noise able to get back into the system, maximizing the sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe turntable bearing is one of the most unique designs we have seen.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is an oversized inverted design with a resonance-free ceramic ball bearing on top. The larger inner platter has a massive brass bearing which sits on top of the ball bearing and also extends above the inner platter to provide a perfect fit for the substantial outer platter. Everything fits together with incredible precision! Any vibration noise that does make its wait though is just transferred out to the TPE columns. Quite a brilliant design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main outer platter is very heavy, coming in \u003cstrong\u003ejust an ounce shy of 11 pounds\u003c\/strong\u003e! When you flip it over, see why they made it larger than an LP. The outer perimeter is a weighted ring to give it a flywheel effect. The main platter itself is another sandwich-type design, this time with a very inert aluminum sandwiching some more TPE material. The part of the platter that contacts the record is constructed from recycled records! Topping the platter is a threaded spindle for the included heavy-duty machined record clamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo be honest, it’s a little scary during the setup process, trying to center an 11-pound platter on the inner platter. It’s a precision fit, so you’ve got to get it line up just right. \u003cstrong\u003eBe careful not to mash your fingers as you lower it\u003c\/strong\u003e. The good news is that it fits perfectly and you should really only have to do this the first time you set it up. We recommend you attach the clamp, screw it on firmly, and then gently lower it down while holding it by the clamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven the belt is a bit exotic. It’s constructed from a \u003cstrong\u003especial antistatic rub\u003c\/strong\u003e, is round like many ultra-high-end turntable belts, and is polished for uniformity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the rest of the turntable, \u003cstrong\u003ethe tonearm also has a ton of great technology buried inside\u003c\/strong\u003e of it. It’s a combination of a unipivot tonearm and traditional pivot design with the middle bearing being a unipivot. When you move it around, you can’t feel any play at all, which is something we look for. It also is virtually friction-free. The arm tube is made of carbon filled with a special silicone grease to damp out any resonances. This arm can fully support just about any type of high-end cartridge you would want to use, which our customers love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tonearm has \u003cstrong\u003efully adjustable vertical tracking height\u003c\/strong\u003e. You’ll need a stylus pressure gauge to set the tracking force as it is all gravity and there are no markings on the counterweight. Fortunately, a very nice one is included with the table. The \u003cstrong\u003eanti-skating is a very clever gravity design\u003c\/strong\u003e as well, but you’ll need some pretty good eyesight to get it all set up properly. It has to screw into the side of the tonearm base, then wrap around. Once it's set up, there is no risk of it getting changed, like some gravity designs, but is just a little trickier to start with. Of course, \u003cstrong\u003eif you purchase your C-Sharp from Audio Advice, we will do all of this for you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe external power supply is fully isolated and easily allows you to switch between 33 and 45.\u003c\/strong\u003e It has an AC generator built in for totally clean and stable power to the motor.\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  Finally, the package we are testing \u003cstrong\u003ecomes fitted with an Ortofon Quintet Black\u003c\/strong\u003e. When you consider the C-Sharp without a cartridge is $2,995 and with the $1,000 Quintet Black, it's $3,495, you get a $500 savings buying the package -- an incredible value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had recently set up a nice system to run our new \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/goldenear-triton-reference-floorstanding-tower-speaker.html\"\u003eGolden Ear Triton Reference\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e using a \u003cstrong\u003ePrimaLuna Dialogue integrated amp\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eSutherland Duo phono stage\u003c\/strong\u003e. We decided that this would be a fun rig to use to test out the EAT C-Sharp. First off, that combo sounds just amazing! The Tritons have a powered sub built in and the Prima Luna had no trouble driving them. T\u003cstrong\u003ehe system provided an incredibly warm, rich sound\u003c\/strong\u003e -- just as we would expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe set up the Sutherland for 100 ohms and set the gain to 60db and started spinning some vinyl. The first thing we noticed was the great deep bass extension. We had on a Norah Jones record with some acoustic bass. Not only was it deep and full, but you could hear all of the harmonics of the instruments. The way her voice floated dead center with such a great sense of effortlessness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDynamics were also outstanding, especially on an old Judds album, \u003cem\u003eWhy Not Me\u003c\/em\u003e. This one was really fun to listen to. Changing over to some Miles Davis \u003cem\u003eKind of Blue\u003c\/em\u003e was just stunning. Every instrument stood out in a huge soundstage, yet each one was the right size and precisely located, never wavering. We finally cued up one of our favorite LP’s for rhythm and pacing, John Cougar’s “Pink Houses” cut from his \u003cem\u003eUh-Huh\u003c\/em\u003e album. The C-Sharp passed this test with flying colors as we had our feet tapping within the first few bars!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing the C-Sharp is a great experience as well.\u003c\/strong\u003e You drop the weight on the center spindle and give the center portion a spin to lock it in. Push 33 or 45 on the speed control box, wait until the light stops flashing to indicate things are up to speed and then lower the tonearm. The Quintet makes cueing up songs very easy as its square body makes it easy to line up the groove you want to land in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe just loved using the C-Sharp!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/turntables\/sub-turntables.html\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e at all price points, so we certainly understand that a $3,500 turntable isn’t for everyone. With that being said, if you are serious about your vinyl and want something that has tons of great engineering, incredible sound, sleek, elegant good looks, \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e is a real pleasure to use, the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/eat-c-sharp-turntable.html\"\u003eEAT C-Sharp turntable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e should be on your shortlist. Just remember to find a sturdy shelf to set it on, as the table weighs in at 30 pounds!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"EAT","offers":[{"title":"Jo No. 5 MC \/ Black","offer_id":41287610040404,"sku":"EAT:CSHARP-JO5-BLK","price":5799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Jo No. 5 MC \/ White","offer_id":41287610138708,"sku":"EAT:CSHARP-JO5-WHT","price":5799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"None \/ Black","offer_id":41287610171476,"sku":"EAT:CSHARP-NOCART-BLK","price":4999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"None \/ White","offer_id":41287610204244,"sku":"EAT:CSHARP-NOCART-WHT","price":4999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ortofon Quintet Black MC \/ White","offer_id":41287610237012,"sku":"EAT:CSHARP-ORTMC-WHT","price":3995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ortofon Quintet Black MC \/ Black","offer_id":41287610269780,"sku":"EAT:CSHARP-ORTMC-BLK","price":3995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/httpswww.audioadvice.compubmediacatalogproducteaeat-csharp_2.jpg?v=1718137256"},{"product_id":"mh-mmf23-white","title":"Music Hall MMF-2.3 Turntable - Black","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately isolated DC synchronous motor for superior speed stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Music Hall Spirit moving-magnet cartridge with replaceable elliptical stylus. The cartridge is properly aligned and pre-mounted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop tier 8.6\" carbon fiber tonearm with aluminum headshell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick and easy to assemble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes dust cover and 45 rpm adaptor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Music Hall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41287614627924,"sku":"MH:MMF23-BLK","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/httpswww.audioadvice.compubmediacatalogproductmhmh-mmf23.jpg?v=1718137265"},{"product_id":"music-hall-mmf-5-3-turntable-black","title":"Music Hall MMF-5.3 Turntable - Black","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounterweight's center of gravity is level with the stylus tip, is decoupled from the arm, and acts as a resonance damper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC synchronous motor for superior speed stability separately isolated on the lower platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes properly aligned and pre-mounted Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge with a replaceable nude elliptical diamond stylus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamically balanced alloy platter with soft felt mat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust cover and 45 rpm adaptor included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Music Hall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41287617151060,"sku":"MH:MMF53-BLK","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/httpswww.audioadvice.compubmediacatalogproductmhmh-mmf53.jpg?v=1718137273"},{"product_id":"pro-ject-rpm-1-carbon-turntable-red","title":"Pro-Ject RPM 1 Carbon Turntable","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pro-Ject RPM1 Carbon may look a little funky, but we have to say if you can handle no dust cover and something that looks more like a spaceship than a turntable, the Pro-Ject RPM-1 has an incredible sound. It was specifically designed to be a high-quality table that doesn’t compromise sound quality at a modest price. A combination of a low resonance chassis with an inverted MDF platter bearing and a ceramic ball minimizes noise and reduces rumble. Pro-Ject even individually balances each platter. An outboard 15 Volt AC motor is driven using an ultra-precision AC generator with a DC power supply for enhanced speed stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RPM1 comes with a precision S-shaped tonearm constructed from a combination of carbon, aluminum, and resin and comes with a Sumiko Rainier cartridge pre-mounted. This arm is fully adjustable to handle any cartridge you might upgrade to later. The RPM-1 is not for everyone, but if you want amazing sound and a table that will certainly raise some eyebrows, check out the RPM-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pro-Ject","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41287627636820,"sku":"PRO:RPM1-BLK","price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":41287627669588,"sku":"PRO:RPM1-RED","price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":41287627702356,"sku":"PRO:RPM1-WHT","price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/httpswww.audioadvice.compubmediacatalogproductrprpm1-red.jpg?v=1718137309"},{"product_id":"pro-ject-rpm-3-carbon-turntable-black","title":"Pro-Ject RPM 3 Carbon Turntable","description":"\u003cp\u003eRPM 3 Carbon utilizes evolutionary enhancements to improve the performance of RPM series: A low resonance chassis holds an inverted platter bearing with ceramic ball for further reduced rumble. All ingredients add up to a miracle in sound for the price and ultra-stylish look!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision belt drive using synchronous motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEW Ultra-precision DC-driven AC generator motor power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEW Inverted platter bearing with ceramic ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatter made from MDF using vinyl mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes factory-mounted with the Sumiko Moonstone MM cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pro-Ject","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41287629078612,"sku":"PRO:RPM3-BLK","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":41287629111380,"sku":"PRO:RPM3-RED","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":41287629144148,"sku":"PRO:RPM3-WHT","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/httpswww.audioadvice.compubmediacatalogproductprpro-rpm3-w.jpg?v=1718137307"},{"product_id":"rega-planar-1-turntable-black","title":"Rega Planar 1 Turntable","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eCompany \u0026amp; Product Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many audio companies that sprang up in the golden days of audio, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rega.html\"\u003eRega\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e has a pretty interesting history. Their founder, Roy Gandy had a deep-seeded love of music along with a passion for tinkering with audio gear to produce better sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a hobby, he enjoyed helping his friends put together \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/best-turntable-setups-for-under-1000\/\"\u003ebudget systems\u003c\/a\u003e. However, he found that most of his time was spent messing around with and modifying their \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/turntables\/sub-turntables.html\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e, in order to make them sound good. When it came to producing quality sound, most people back then thought only about the speakers and not as much about the turntable itself. Roy understood what any true audio enthusiast understands -- that every aspect affects the sound, from the source to the speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 1973, Roy was building turntables at home in his spare time. In 1975 he produced the Planar 2, followed in 1977 by the Planar 3. Move ahead over 40 years and over 2,000 Rega turntables come off their line every month, thanks to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/is-the-vinyl-revival-real-yes-and-heres-why\/\"\u003ebooming vinyl revival\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, their team of engineers is focused on advancing the art of turntables, while sticking to their roots. They are interested in one thing -- making sure the sound is true to the music and lets through the emotional qualities and rhythm and pacing characteristics that good turntables are known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday we will be reviewing \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-1-turntable.html\"\u003eRega’s entry-level Planar 1 turntable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is a complete overhaul of the Rega RP1 which came before it. Due to its great quality build and sound, as well as it’s sub $500 price, the Planar 1 has quickly become one of the most popular \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/3-entry-level-turntables\/\"\u003eentry-level turntables\u003c\/a\u003e in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Build Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Planar 1 (which we will refer to interchangeably as the P1 as well throughout this review) is a manual, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/belt-drive-vs-direct-drive-turntables\/\"\u003ebelt-drive turntable\u003c\/a\u003e, like many of the best high-performance turntables in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several reasons why these types of turntables are so popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to the way the platter is spun, there are three different types of turntables -- idler wheel, direct-drive, and belt-drive. The very first turntables were idler wheel. With this type of a table, a motor with a rubber outer ring contacts the inside of the turntable platter, using friction to spin the platter. This is a very noisy type of design that is not really found much these days, for obvious reasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect drive is popular due to the fact it starts up instantly and is safe for spinning the platter backwards for DJ type use. However, with direct-drive the platter becomes part of the motor and can pick up motor noise. Direct drive is also constantly correcting the speed, so it’s less pure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelt drive gives you the advantage of isolating the platter from the motor as little to no noise passes through the belt. Once the platter gets up to speed, the speed is usually very consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor over 40 years, Rega has opted for belt-drive designs\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the P1 (even at a great beginner price) is no exception. In addition, the motor is suspended on an isolation system that reduces noise even further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-1-turntable.html\"\u003ePlanar 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is also a manual turntable. This means that you have to lower and raise the tonearm manually in order for the stylus (or needle) to make contact with the record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoing this manually as opposed to automatically eliminates the need for all of the gears and other mechanisms required to lift the tonearm, again minimizing noise. \u003cstrong\u003eAll of Rega’s turntables are manual turntables for this reason.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe really like the look of the Rega turntables and the Planar 1 is no exception. It’s simple and elegant, available in gloss black or white. It also comes with a dust cover in order to protect it and give it a nice finished look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery Rega turntable is manufactured in their UK factory\u003c\/strong\u003e and the build quality is impeccable all the way up and down the line. From a construction quality standpoint, it’s really difficult to tell when you move from the entry-level P1 to a P3 or P6. They’re all just so well-made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/rega-planar-1-overhead-1.jpg\" alt=\"rega planar 1 overhead view\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet’s start with the plinth -- the main platform of the turntable. Rega likes to use a lightweight plinth to help any external noise filter out through the turntables feet. In the case of the P1, \u003cstrong\u003ethe plinth is a sandwich melamine construction wrapped in a high pressure acrylic laminate\u003c\/strong\u003e. This type of design also cancels noise out by having different thicknesses of materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe platter is the large circular disk that the vinyl record sits on. \u003cstrong\u003eThe P1’s platter is made of a heavy phenolic material\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is thicker and heavier around the outer edge, giving it a better flywheel effect, which leads to more consistent speeds. All of the Rega turntables above the Planar 1 use an even heavier glass platter, but this is a great way to get most of the benefits while still keeping the cost of the P1 reasonable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile many other turntable brands out there just use other manufacturers tonearms, Rega makes their own. Their arms have been winning awards for years. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Rega P1 uses the new RB110 tonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s specifically \u003cstrong\u003edesigned to work with the Rega Carbon moving magnet phono cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e, which comes pre-mounted on the P1. It doesn’t offer as many adjustments as some of Rega’s other arms do, but for the money, it’s a great tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to the bearings, it’s important that they be tight but provide as little friction as possible. Many turntables we test fail when we get to this part of the evaluation. It’s pretty easy to test by carefully grasping the tonearm at the front and moving it front to back to see if there is any play in the bearing. We call that bearing chatter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom there, zero balance the arm and see if it moves freely from side to side. You’ll want to be careful of your stylus when you do this, as they’re very delicate and can break or bend easily. Needless to say, the RB110 on the Planar 1 passes the test with flying colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main bearing, which the platter sits on, is another extremely important part of any turntable. If the bearing creates any kind of noise at all, it can be transmitted up the platter and eventually to the stylus. You may have heard this in some less expensive turntables in the form of a background rumble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe P1 has a bearing that is very similar to the one use in their more expensive Planar 2\u003c\/strong\u003e. The hub that the outer platter sits on is made of a phenolic material with a stainless steel spindle that drops down into a bronze bearing well. You’ll notice that when you first install the inner hub, it will fit in perfectly. Place the outer platter on, give it a spin, and we bet you won’t hear the slightest hint of noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll Rega tables also use 24-volt brushless motors that are isolated from the plinth\u003c\/strong\u003e. They’ve perfected this design over the years to the point where the motor provides a solid speed to the pulley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2018 Rega added a new model to the series, a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-1-plus-turntable.html\"\u003ePlanar 1 Plus\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Plus is identical to the Planar 1, with the addition of a built in phono preamp.\u003c\/strong\u003e The phono preamp is designed to work great with the Rega Carbon cartridge supplied with the Planar 1. This allows the Planar 1 Plus to be easily connected to a pair of powered speakers or a system lacking a phono preamp. The only thing to consider is the built in phono preamp is always on. Should you ever want to purchase a better phono preamp, it would not work with the Planar 1 Plus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you can see, at least in the theory, the tech is all there! Now let’s talk about how it sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/rega-planar-1-features.jpg\" alt=\"rega planar 1 detail\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rega P1 is super simple to set up. You simply unpack it, place the counterweight on the rear of the arm, screw it all the way in, take off the stylus guard, put on the platter and you are up and running. When it comes to turntables, it doesn’t get much simpler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrow on a record, start the table up, and have a listen. If you are upgrading from a more basic turntable, the first thing you will notice is a \u003cstrong\u003ebeautiful purity to the music\u003c\/strong\u003e. We feel this is due to the \u003cstrong\u003egreat speed consistency\u003c\/strong\u003e you find in all of Regas tables and the high-quality tonearm which helps the cartridge held steady in the record grooves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s just a fun table to listen to. \u003cstrong\u003eThe rhythm and pacing are fantastic and the bass line is tight and rich while the upper frequencies stay smooth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/rega-planar-1-planar-2-planar-3-turntable-comparison-2016\/\"\u003ecompare the P1 to more expensive Rega tables\u003c\/a\u003e, it is clear when you move up that you do get a jump up in sound with each model. However, what is interesting is the P1 does not do anything wrong. If you compare it to say a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-3-2016-turntable.html\"\u003eRega P3\u003c\/a\u003e, you will hear more into the music, with deeper lows and more clarity to the top end along with a more effortless spacious sound, but the P1 does nothing (like some tables can do) to annoy your ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn other words, you’ll not know that you are missing anything unless you compare.\u003c\/strong\u003e The P1 plays your records with such a musical perspective that you can listen for hours and never tire of your music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe feel this is a great characteristic. Getting all this great sound with just a $60 phono cartridge is pretty amazing. While it limits flexibility, as we mentioned before, we would much rather see a decent cartridge mounted on a really nice tonearm than a great cartridge on an arm with bearing chatter and friction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything Rega has learned in their past 40+ years of making tables comes together in the P1, providing a level of sound that is simply amazing for the money. And if you want more, there are 5 Rega models above it offering even better sound!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are considering taking the plunge into the world of vinyl or wanting to move up from that \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/50-dollar-jensen-turntable-amazon\/\"\u003e$100 all-in-one table\u003c\/a\u003e (that not only sounds bad, but is ruining your records, by the way), the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-1-turntable.html\"\u003eRega Planar 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a great choice. It sets up in about 2 minutes, is easy to use and is musically very rewarding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-1-plus-turntable.html\"\u003ePlus model\u003c\/a\u003e, with the built in phono preamp, makes this table super easy to add to a set of powered speakers or entry level amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf this deep dive into the P1 has piqued your curiosity about what else is out there, we invite you to take a look at our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/rega-planar-1-planar-2-planar-3-turntable-comparison-2016\/\"\u003ecomparison of the P1, P2, and P3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41287629701204,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR1-MB","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":41287629799508,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR1-MW","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/PL1mattblackoffsidewide.jpg?v=1766170544"},{"product_id":"rega-planar-3-turntable-black-1","title":"Rega Planar 3 Turntable","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplacing the multi-award winning and five-time Product of the Year (RP3) was never going to be an easy task. It took Rega's team of designers (headed up by Rega's Roy Gandy) two years to develop the all new 'Planar 3' following the biggest re-design of the iconic 'three' model ever seen. Their team worked tirelessly to improve every aspect of this turntable offering improved ergonomics, usability and first and foremost, sonic performance for a definite winner for your vinyl collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRB330 tonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned using the latest 3D CAD \u0026amp; CAM technology, the new RB330 is the culmination of more than 35 years of tonearm design experience. Featuring a brand new bearing housing, and our latest tonearm tube designed using intelligent redistribution of mass ensure this arm will exhibit fewer points of possible resonance. Extreme stability with almost friction free movement from the new high precision bearing assemblies guarantees to gather more information from your vinyl than ever before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeaturing a new bias assembly, re-designed stiffer vertical bearing housing, integrated arm clip and an improved spring housing with easier to read numbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRega made, new low capacitance phono cable with Neutrik plugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved lower friction, precision horizontal and vertical bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew design 100g mild steel balance weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlinth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh gloss acrylic, laminated plinth, stiffer and vastly improved appearance, ergonomically positioned power switch. Three plinth finishes available gloss black, white and red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble braces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImproved thicker 3mm phenolic bottom brace and new metalised skin phenolic top brace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBearing housing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRe-designed brass main hub central bearing, improved fit and construction reducing stress on the bearing itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub platter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRe-designed sub platter, improved accuracy and improved stiffness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlatter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew float glass \"Optiwhite\" polished rim 12mm Improved accuracy in manufacture and stunning looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRe-designed foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew improved foot to increase stability and reduce vibration transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24V motor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImproved new motor control PCB with integration for the addition of Neo PSU for electronic speed change and improved advanced anti-vibration circuit (sold separately).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotor cover tray\u003c\/strong\u003e with integrated cooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ No Cartridge","offer_id":41287632322644,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR3-BLK","price":1125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Rega ND3 MM","offer_id":42386400542804,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR3-ND3-BLK","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Rega ND5 MM","offer_id":42386400575572,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR3-ND5-BLK","price":1595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ Rega ND3 MM","offer_id":42386400673876,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR3-ND3-RED","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"White \/ No Cartridge","offer_id":42386400739412,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR3-WHT","price":1125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ Rega ND3 MM","offer_id":42386400804948,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR3-ND3-WHT","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ Rega ND5 MM","offer_id":42386400837716,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR3-ND5-WHT","price":1595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oak \/ No Cartridge","offer_id":42386400870484,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR3-OAK","price":1125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oak \/ Rega ND3 MM","offer_id":42386400936020,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR3-ND3-OAK","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oak \/ Rega ND5 MM","offer_id":42386400968788,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR3-ND5-OAK","price":1595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/rega-planar3-black_5eab0016-51d7-4754-9b2b-28152a7e028b.jpg?v=1718137338"},{"product_id":"vpi-scout-21-turntable-white","title":"VPI Scout 21 Turntable","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTaking the design cues of the VPI Prime Scout, the Scout 21 is an evolution of its predecessor with and improved 300 RPM motor housing, and improved isolation feet.  Paired with a JMW 9 Tonearm!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VPI","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41287633272916,"sku":"VPI:SCOUT21-BLK","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Walnut","offer_id":41287633305684,"sku":"VPI:SCOUT21-WAL","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":41287633338452,"sku":"VPI:SCOUT21-WHT","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/front_uncovered.jpg?v=1718137322"},{"product_id":"rega-planar-6-turntable-ania-pro-white","title":"Rega Planar 6 Turntable","description":"\u003cdiv data-element=\"main\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-content-type=\"html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eCompany \u0026amp; Product Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rega.html\"\u003eRega\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e produced their first turntable back in 1973, in a garage that was just a short hop away from their current UK factory. For nearly 45 years, they have continued to manufacture their products in the UK, focusing on producing turntables that not only sound great but are an incredible value, no matter the price point. Rega backs up everything they make with a \u003cstrong\u003elifetime warranty against manufacturing defects\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s not uncommon to see 40-year-old Rega turntables in our shop that still run and look great all these years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing that makes Rega unique is that they do not create new products simply for the sake of releasing a new model. It is only when their engineers come up with enough improvements to make a significant difference, that Rega releases a new turntable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn today’s review, we are taking a look at the new \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-6-turntable.html\"\u003eRega Planar 6 (P6)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. The P6 falls right in the middle of Rega’s great turntable lineup with the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-8-turntable.html\"\u003eP8\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and RP10 above it, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/rega-planar-1-planar-2-planar-3-turntable-comparison-2016\/\"\u003eP1, P2, and P3\u003c\/a\u003e below it. As you might have guessed, it is an improvement on their long-term standard, the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-rp6-turntable.html\"\u003eRP6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, which has been around for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe P6 is available in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-6-turntable.html\"\u003ethree different versions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eFor $1,875 you get the table itself with no cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e. Above that are two versions where Rega bundles the Planar 6 with two of their cartridges, offering significant package savings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor $2,245 you can get the Rega Planar 6 paired with the Rega Exact moving magnet cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you want another step up, you can get a package that includes the \u003cstrong\u003eRega Planar 6 and Rega’s brand new Ania moving coil cartridge for $2,595\u003c\/strong\u003e. Regardless of which package you choose, you will save $200 by purchasing the package versus buying the cartridge and the turntable separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Build Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design philosophy that Rega adheres to for all of their turntables focuses on three primary objectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpin the platter at the most consistent speed possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimize vibrations by using a light and stiff system that dumps resonance out through the turntables feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtilize a tonearm and cartridge combination that tracks your records perfectly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Rega Planar 6, the team at Rega combines technology they’ve used in some of their more expensive tables with a few new tricks, to set a new standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rega.html\"\u003eRega turntable\u003c\/a\u003e is a pure \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/manual-vs-automatic-turntables\/\"\u003emanual design\u003c\/a\u003e, and the Planar 6 is no different. This means you will need to start it up with a button press, lower the tonearm onto the record yourself, and at the end of the record, pick up the tonearm. The majority (actually probably 99.9%) of the high-performance turntables in the world today utilize a manual design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you make turntables designed to last 40 years or more, they have to be built extremely well. The new Planar 6 is no exception. From the minute you pull it out of the box, you can tell it is a fine piece of machinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the plinth on the new Planar 1, 2, and 3 turntables have glossy finishes, the Planar 6 opts instead for a \u003cstrong\u003ePolaris Grey matte finish with a high-gloss black polymer edge trim\u003c\/strong\u003e. The finish is just beautiful! When you pull the turntable out of the box and you have just the plinth in your hand, you will notice that although it hardly weighs anything, it feels extremely rigid. It is truly a great combination of technology and design!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"rega planar 6  black\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/rega-planar-6-front-view.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-3-2016-turntable.html\"\u003eRega Planar 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e has been one of our best-selling turntables since it’s release. Now that the Planar 6 has been released, some folks may be interested in the differences between the two tables. For those of you who have narrowed your options down the Rega Planar 3 and Rega Planar 6, \u003cstrong\u003echeck out our comparison write-up\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Planar 6 is loaded with high tech components designed to improve your vinyl playback experience. We’ll start at the bottom and go up from there in order to touch on all the great features found in the Planar 6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRega, as always, paid a lot of attention to their turntable feet and came up with an improved design for the Planar 6. The feet are made of a new, ultra-lightweight rubber material called Santoprene. They are hollow cones with aluminum reinforcement trim rings. The feet are a crucial component of the table as they are designed to filter out any external energy through them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe feet are attached to the new plinth, constructed from a new, ultra-lightweight Tancast 8 polyurethane foam core that is sandwiched between two layers of ultra-thin high-pressure laminate. Tancast 8 was developed for the aerospace industry and it turns out is a great material for the type of design Rega deploys in their tables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the engineers from Rega that we spoke with, \u003cstrong\u003ethis new plinth is a true breakthrough in material technology and offers big performance improvements over their previous designs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main bearing is Rega’s classic brass bearing, but with the Planar 6 they step up to a single-piece machined aluminum hub. The hub is the small round part that goes down into the bearing. The larger outer platter sits on top of the hub. The outer platter only touches the hub in a few spots along its outer edge where there are tiny raised pieces on the top of the hub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Planar 6 has a dual layer float glass platter. It has more glass around about the middle 50% and out for a better flywheel effect to keep speed consistent. As you might suspect, float glass is super flat, which also helps keep things spinning at a perfect pitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo drive the hub, Rega includes their new white Reference belt with the Planar 6. This is machined to a higher tolerance than their standard belt. They also developed a new custom spindle for the motor side of the belt that is tapered to reduce friction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motor itself is a low-noise 24-volt design. Each motor is individually tuned to the external Neo power supply that comes with the Planar 6. The Neo PSU uses a DSP-based sinewave generator and a high-precision crystal clock oscillator to generate a super-consistent speed. The speed can be fine-tuned with a little screw on the back side of the Neo PSU. The AC power cable attaches to the Neo PSU and it connects to the Planar 6 with a custom cable. Having an external motor power supply is a great way to reduce any noise from a power supply that your phono cartridge might otherwise pick up. This is not unique to Rega as many high-performance turntables use this method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike Rega’s other high-performance tables, the Planar 6 has an aluminum brace that locks the tonearm base to the main bearing. The tonearm used on the Planar 6 is their relatively new RB330 which was introduced with the new Planar 3. The RB330 is an engineering feat in and of itself with its zero tolerance bearings. We loved it on the Planar 3 and think it is a great match for the Planar 6 as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we mentioned earlier, the Planar 6 is available without a cartridge or you can purchase one of the packages that include either the Exact or Ania. The tonearm cables are non-detachable but are very high-quality with great materials and solid connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, the Rega Planar 6 includes a dust cover that appears to have a slight grey tin, rather than the clear covers that come with the Rega Planar 1, 2, and 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"rega planar 6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/rega-planar-6-neo-ttpsu.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore we get into this, let us just say that we may have gone a little overboard on our setup rig to listen to the new Planar 6. We wanted to be able to reveal everything and anything to truly test the turntable. For the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/turntables\/phono-preamps.html\"\u003ephono stage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, we used the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/turntables\/phono-preamps.html?brand=312\"\u003eSutherland\u003c\/a\u003e Duo, feeding a Mark Levinson 512 integrated amp, driving a pair of Martin Logan Impression 11A’s. Cables were all Transparent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe pulled out three classic vinyl albums, Fleetwood Mac’s \u003cem\u003eRumors\u003c\/em\u003e, Robbie Robertson’s solo debut album with the same title, and the classic Verve release of Gilberto and Getz’s \u003cem\u003eThe Girl from Ipanema\u003c\/em\u003e released in 1964.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe tried to test it on one of our favorite heavy-duty isolation bases that we usually use with \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/vpi.html\"\u003eVPI turntables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. It became apparent right from the start that something was missing so we removed the isolation base -- the improvement in bass detail is significant. Our suggestion is to just let the Planar 6 do its thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sound of the Planar 6 with the Exact is super smooth and almost mellow, really exuding what vinyl is all about. We found ourselves tapping our toes on some of the more rhythmic songs thanks to the Planar 6’s great speed consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-3-2016-turntable.html\"\u003ePlanar 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, which we love, we were able to immediately tell that the bass in the P6 went much deeper with an improved impact. There was also a significant reduction in surface noise. We find this with every really great turntable that has good speed control and isolation, but it was unusual to experience it in this price range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparation and dimensionality were amazing, especially on \u003cem\u003eThe Girl from Ipanema\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Planar 6 is one of those audio products that just gets you excited to dig out more and more old records to play.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracking with the RB330 arm was impressive as well. On some tables, as you get to the last song, you might hear a bit more distortion. This is not the case with the Planar 6. It tracks precisely to the very end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe decided to then give the Ania cartridge a whirl.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once it was mounted up (we love Rega’s three-point cartridge mounting system on their better cartridges by the way) we changed the loading and gain in the Sutherland to match the Ania, which is a moving coil cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a good \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/turntables\/phono-preamps.html\"\u003ephono stage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e capable of dealing with a moving coil, we strongly recommend that you spend the extra $200 for the Ania combo. You’ll get a much more extended top end, slightly tighter and more extended bass, and a better level of detail extraction. But if you really love that super sweet and smooth sound of a moving magnet, you’ll be plenty happy with the Exact combo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt around $2,000 for the table and cartridge, the Planar 6 is not going to be for everyone. Considering the popularity of the Planar 3, however, we feel confident that the Planar 6 is going to find a large and loyal audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it’s in your budget, the Planar 6 is a table you should be able to love for the next several decades. Like any great turntable, the better your system, the more you will appreciate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Audio Advice, we love the way music comes through on a table that has pure speed. 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An outboard power supply is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreamplifier for MM or MC with switch on rear panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest buy classic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC power supply (\u0026lt; 1 watt standby power)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise RIAA equalization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow noise ICs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput stage with ultra-low impedance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold-plated RCA sockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall size for installation near record player\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in black and silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pro-Ject","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41287870906452,"sku":"PRO:PHONOMMMC-BLK","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":41287870939220,"sku":"PRO:PHONOMMMC-SLV","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/httpswww.audioadvice.compubmediacatalogproductprpro-phonommmc-blk.jpg?v=1718138029"},{"product_id":"spin-cleanr-washer-fluid-16-oz","title":"Spin-Clean Record Washer Fluid","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpin Clean washer solution contains no alkalines, soap solutions, or phosphates, and it's biodegradable too. 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Their founder, Roy Gandy had a deep-seeded love of music along with a passion for tinkering with audio gear to produce better sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a hobby, he enjoyed helping his friends put together \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/best-turntable-setups-for-under-1000\/\"\u003ebudget systems\u003c\/a\u003e. However, he found that most of his time was spent messing around with and modifying their \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/turntables\/sub-turntables.html\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e, in order to make them sound good. When it came to producing quality sound, most people back then thought only about the speakers and not as much about the turntable itself. Roy understood what any true audio enthusiast understands -- that every aspect affects the sound, from the source to the speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 1973, Roy was building turntables at home in his spare time. In 1975 he produced the Planar 2, followed in 1977 by the Planar 3. Move ahead over 40 years and over 2,000 Rega turntables come off their line every month, thanks to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/is-the-vinyl-revival-real-yes-and-heres-why\/\"\u003ebooming vinyl revival\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, their team of engineers is focused on advancing the art of turntables, while sticking to their roots. They are interested in one thing -- making sure the sound is true to the music and lets through the emotional qualities and rhythm and pacing characteristics that good turntables are known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday we will be reviewing \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-1-turntable.html\"\u003eRega’s entry-level Planar 1 turntable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is a complete overhaul of the Rega RP1 which came before it. Due to its great quality build and sound, as well as it’s sub $500 price, the Planar 1 has quickly become one of the most popular \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/3-entry-level-turntables\/\"\u003eentry-level turntables\u003c\/a\u003e in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Build Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Planar 1 (which we will refer to interchangeably as the P1 as well throughout this review) is a manual, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/belt-drive-vs-direct-drive-turntables\/\"\u003ebelt-drive turntable\u003c\/a\u003e, like many of the best high-performance turntables in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several reasons why these types of turntables are so popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to the way the platter is spun, there are three different types of turntables -- idler wheel, direct-drive, and belt-drive. The very first turntables were idler wheel. With this type of a table, a motor with a rubber outer ring contacts the inside of the turntable platter, using friction to spin the platter. This is a very noisy type of design that is not really found much these days, for obvious reasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect drive is popular due to the fact it starts up instantly and is safe for spinning the platter backwards for DJ type use. However, with direct-drive the platter becomes part of the motor and can pick up motor noise. Direct drive is also constantly correcting the speed, so it’s less pure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelt drive gives you the advantage of isolating the platter from the motor as little to no noise passes through the belt. Once the platter gets up to speed, the speed is usually very consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor over 40 years, Rega has opted for belt-drive designs\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the P1 (even at a great beginner price) is no exception. In addition, the motor is suspended on an isolation system that reduces noise even further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-1-turntable.html\"\u003ePlanar 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is also a manual turntable. This means that you have to lower and raise the tonearm manually in order for the stylus (or needle) to make contact with the record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoing this manually as opposed to automatically eliminates the need for all of the gears and other mechanisms required to lift the tonearm, again minimizing noise. \u003cstrong\u003eAll of Rega’s turntables are manual turntables for this reason.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe really like the look of the Rega turntables and the Planar 1 is no exception. It’s simple and elegant, available in gloss black or white. It also comes with a dust cover in order to protect it and give it a nice finished look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery Rega turntable is manufactured in their UK factory\u003c\/strong\u003e and the build quality is impeccable all the way up and down the line. From a construction quality standpoint, it’s really difficult to tell when you move from the entry-level P1 to a P3 or P6. They’re all just so well-made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/rega-planar-1-overhead-1.jpg\" alt=\"rega planar 1 overhead view\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet’s start with the plinth -- the main platform of the turntable. Rega likes to use a lightweight plinth to help any external noise filter out through the turntables feet. In the case of the P1, \u003cstrong\u003ethe plinth is a sandwich melamine construction wrapped in a high pressure acrylic laminate\u003c\/strong\u003e. This type of design also cancels noise out by having different thicknesses of materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe platter is the large circular disk that the vinyl record sits on. \u003cstrong\u003eThe P1’s platter is made of a heavy phenolic material\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is thicker and heavier around the outer edge, giving it a better flywheel effect, which leads to more consistent speeds. All of the Rega turntables above the Planar 1 use an even heavier glass platter, but this is a great way to get most of the benefits while still keeping the cost of the P1 reasonable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile many other turntable brands out there just use other manufacturers tonearms, Rega makes their own. Their arms have been winning awards for years. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Rega P1 uses the new RB110 tonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s specifically \u003cstrong\u003edesigned to work with the Rega Carbon moving magnet phono cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e, which comes pre-mounted on the P1. It doesn’t offer as many adjustments as some of Rega’s other arms do, but for the money, it’s a great tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to the bearings, it’s important that they be tight but provide as little friction as possible. Many turntables we test fail when we get to this part of the evaluation. It’s pretty easy to test by carefully grasping the tonearm at the front and moving it front to back to see if there is any play in the bearing. We call that bearing chatter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom there, zero balance the arm and see if it moves freely from side to side. You’ll want to be careful of your stylus when you do this, as they’re very delicate and can break or bend easily. Needless to say, the RB110 on the Planar 1 passes the test with flying colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main bearing, which the platter sits on, is another extremely important part of any turntable. If the bearing creates any kind of noise at all, it can be transmitted up the platter and eventually to the stylus. You may have heard this in some less expensive turntables in the form of a background rumble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe P1 has a bearing that is very similar to the one use in their more expensive Planar 2\u003c\/strong\u003e. The hub that the outer platter sits on is made of a phenolic material with a stainless steel spindle that drops down into a bronze bearing well. You’ll notice that when you first install the inner hub, it will fit in perfectly. Place the outer platter on, give it a spin, and we bet you won’t hear the slightest hint of noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll Rega tables also use 24-volt brushless motors that are isolated from the plinth\u003c\/strong\u003e. They’ve perfected this design over the years to the point where the motor provides a solid speed to the pulley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2018 Rega added a new model to the series, a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-1-plus-turntable.html\"\u003ePlanar 1 Plus\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Plus is identical to the Planar 1, with the addition of a built in phono preamp.\u003c\/strong\u003e The phono preamp is designed to work great with the Rega Carbon cartridge supplied with the Planar 1. This allows the Planar 1 Plus to be easily connected to a pair of powered speakers or a system lacking a phono preamp. The only thing to consider is the built in phono preamp is always on. Should you ever want to purchase a better phono preamp, it would not work with the Planar 1 Plus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you can see, at least in the theory, the tech is all there! Now let’s talk about how it sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/rega-planar-1-features.jpg\" alt=\"rega planar 1 detail\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rega P1 is super simple to set up. You simply unpack it, place the counterweight on the rear of the arm, screw it all the way in, take off the stylus guard, put on the platter and you are up and running. When it comes to turntables, it doesn’t get much simpler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrow on a record, start the table up, and have a listen. If you are upgrading from a more basic turntable, the first thing you will notice is a \u003cstrong\u003ebeautiful purity to the music\u003c\/strong\u003e. We feel this is due to the \u003cstrong\u003egreat speed consistency\u003c\/strong\u003e you find in all of Regas tables and the high-quality tonearm which helps the cartridge held steady in the record grooves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s just a fun table to listen to. \u003cstrong\u003eThe rhythm and pacing are fantastic and the bass line is tight and rich while the upper frequencies stay smooth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/rega-planar-1-planar-2-planar-3-turntable-comparison-2016\/\"\u003ecompare the P1 to more expensive Rega tables\u003c\/a\u003e, it is clear when you move up that you do get a jump up in sound with each model. However, what is interesting is the P1 does not do anything wrong. If you compare it to say a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-3-2016-turntable.html\"\u003eRega P3\u003c\/a\u003e, you will hear more into the music, with deeper lows and more clarity to the top end along with a more effortless spacious sound, but the P1 does nothing (like some tables can do) to annoy your ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn other words, you’ll not know that you are missing anything unless you compare.\u003c\/strong\u003e The P1 plays your records with such a musical perspective that you can listen for hours and never tire of your music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe feel this is a great characteristic. Getting all this great sound with just a $60 phono cartridge is pretty amazing. While it limits flexibility, as we mentioned before, we would much rather see a decent cartridge mounted on a really nice tonearm than a great cartridge on an arm with bearing chatter and friction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything Rega has learned in their past 40+ years of making tables comes together in the P1, providing a level of sound that is simply amazing for the money. And if you want more, there are 5 Rega models above it offering even better sound!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are considering taking the plunge into the world of vinyl or wanting to move up from that \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/50-dollar-jensen-turntable-amazon\/\"\u003e$100 all-in-one table\u003c\/a\u003e (that not only sounds bad, but is ruining your records, by the way), the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-1-turntable.html\"\u003eRega Planar 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a great choice. It sets up in about 2 minutes, is easy to use and is musically very rewarding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-1-plus-turntable.html\"\u003ePlus model\u003c\/a\u003e, with the built in phono preamp, makes this table super easy to add to a set of powered speakers or entry level amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf this deep dive into the P1 has piqued your curiosity about what else is out there, we invite you to take a look at our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/rega-planar-1-planar-2-planar-3-turntable-comparison-2016\/\"\u003ecomparison of the P1, P2, and P3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"Matte Black \/ Yes","offer_id":41287900135508,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR1-PLUS-MB","price":725.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Matte White \/ Yes","offer_id":41287900168276,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR1-PLUS-MW","price":725.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Walnut \/ Yes","offer_id":41287900201044,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR1-PLUS-WAL","price":775.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/pl1_plus_matt_white_front_lidopen_1.jpg?v=1718138125"},{"product_id":"last-record-cleaner-2oz","title":"Last All-Purpose Record Cleaner","description":"\u003cp\u003eLast All-Purpose Cleaner is the most advanced everyday record cleaning solution available. 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Product Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1973, Roy Gandy formed what was destined to become one of the most famous companies in British audio. Like many of the audio startups of the time, Rega began in his garage, which turned out to be very close to their current factory in the UK. For 45 years, Rega has been all about producing very high value products that can also stand the test of time. It seems like almost once a month we see a very old Rega coming into our shop for an update to a new cartridge. We usually put a new belt on these and they are good for another long period of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRega’s engineering staff has a different philosophy than many other HiFi companies. While many companies feel like they must produce new models every year or so just to keep things fresh, Rega only makes a change when they have discovered enough engineering improvements to make a big improvement in performance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany times this performance improvement results in an update to an older model. Over the last few years, this has been the case with the Rega turntable line up. We’ve seen the RP1 go the the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/rega-planar-1-turntable-review\/\"\u003eP1\u003c\/a\u003e, the RP2 go to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/rega-planar-2-turntable-review\/\"\u003eP2\u003c\/a\u003e, and the RP3 move up to a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/rega-planar-3-turntable-review\/\"\u003eP3\u003c\/a\u003e. Based upon that information, you might think that we are moving from an RP8 to a P8 and the same thing is happening. \u003cstrong\u003eHowever, in this case, the new Planar 8 is actually based on Rega’s 40th anniversary no holds barred Naiad that sells for 45,000 US.\u003c\/strong\u003e Their engineers wanted to make a much more affordable version of the Naiad. The result of their design and research led them to a model that fell at about the same price range as the older RP8, so while it does replace it, it also has more performance upgrades than we usually see when Rega upgrades a model!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRega is well known for the high performance phono cartridges and usually bundles them with their tables for a decent savings. This is the case with the Planar 8 as well. You can get it without a cartridge for $3,495, with their Ania moving coil for $4,145, with their Ania Pro moving coil for $4,475, or with their Apheta 3 moving coil for $4,945.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the Apheta combo is such a good deal, we used that set up for our testing in this review\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Build Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the Planar 8 is based on the Rega Naiad, we thought it would be fun to spend a little time on the Naiad itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRega has always had 3 core design philosophies they adhere to on every turntable they make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first is to keep the platter spinning at the most constant speed possible. Secondly, Rega wants to minimize vibrations by using a very light and stiff subchassis designed to keep any external resonances from making their way into the table Finally, they want to deliver a tonearm\/cartridge combination that extracts as much information as possible out of your record grooves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Rega designed the Naiad, they took most of this to the very extreme! First, they made the subchassis super small and constructed it out of hand carved carbon fiber. The bracing was made out of a lightweight ceramic material. The tonearm uses titanium in several places and they decided to use Zirconia for the hub, spindle, and bearing. It's no wonder this literal jewel of a turntable sells for almost $45,000!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Rega Naiad\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/rega_naiad1.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half col_last\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Rega Naiad\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/rega_naiad.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the Naiad, the P8 is a very unique looking turntable and far different than most of the other Rega models. \u003cstrong\u003eThis is due to the engineers trying to make the P8 as light and stiff as possible.\u003c\/strong\u003e To many, it will look like an audio work of art sitting in your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll Rega turntables are manual in design\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means you do all the work, but also get the great sound a manual turntable offers. You’ll need to turn it on, lower the tonearm on the record surface using the cue lift, then raise it when the record is over. This is typical for about 99.9% off all the good turntables in the world today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will also need a phono stage for the P8 and most Rega tables.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you choose the Ania, Ania Pro, or Apheta 3, you will need one capable of handling a moving coil cartridge. Rega’s own Fono MC or Aria MK3 MM\/MC are great choices for a phono stage as they are perfectly matched to the Rega cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome Rega tables give you a choice of colors, however, with the P8, it comes in just black. And unlike some other tables on the market that have a funky shape to them, the P8 does include a specially fitted dust cover. We must say though, we greatly prefer the look of the P8 with the dust cover out of sight!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild quality is super high and this is one fun table to take out of the box! The plinth seems almost weightless, while the glass platter carries considerable weight. The Planar 8 is one heck of a great design with first class build quality!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/rega-planar-6-turntable-review\/\"\u003eRega Planar 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e has been a popular table at Audio Advice since its release in 2018. For those of you considering the P6 and the P8, we will have a review comparing the two models very soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRega is known for using lots of high tech materials in their designs to help your vinyl come to life. The new P8 is just full of materials and design ideas new to the audio world. We like to start from the bottom up on most turntable reviews and go out from there to tell you about the tech found in the Planar 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"rega planar 8\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/planar8_build-1024x502.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Rega did the Planar 6, they came up with a new design for the feet. These are made from a super lightweight rubber material called Santoprene. \u003cstrong\u003eThe feet are hollow with reinforcement trim rings made of aluminum.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rega chose to use this same type of foot on the Planar 8 and we must say they are great keeping external energy away from the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe feet attach to a unique plinth design that comes from the learnings Rega discovered in the Niaid. It is a skeletal structure made out of a material that came from the aerospace industry, Tancast 8.\u003c\/strong\u003e The P6 was the first table from Rega to use this great new material. Tancast 8 is a polyurethane foam core sandwiched between two layers of black high pressure laminate. The engineers at Rega we have spoken to feel Tancast 8 is a breakthrough material for turntables. We expect we will see it in all of Rega’s new designs in the higher end price ranges. \u003cstrong\u003eOn the Planar 6, the edges of the foam core are covered in laminate, but to reduce mass even more, Rega leaves the edges naked in the Planar 8. Its like you can see a cutaway of Tancast 8 with this design.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRega uses a bracing design that couples the tonearm mount to the mount for the platter bearing and the Planar 8 does not deviate from this design.. In most of the other tables using this, the bracing is made out of aluminum. \u003cstrong\u003eBut for the Planar 8 they used a custom made phenolic resin aluminium skin brace. This great design reduces energy absorption and unwanted resonances from getting into the playback system.\u003c\/strong\u003e You’ll see other turntable makers use a huge, heavy plinth, while Rega takes the opposite approach, and we must say the proof is in the listening and their design comes to deliver an amazing clean sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"rega planar 8 tonearm\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/planar8_tone_arm-768x446.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we move on to the hub and turntable bearing assembly, we once again see designs drawn from the Naiad. The subplatter which supports the main platter is machined from a single piece of aluminum. This is attached to a hardened steel spindle which sits inside a custom brass housing using a new design that filtered down from the Naiad. \u003cstrong\u003eThis new mounting design keeps energy from transferring down to the plinth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rega also incorporated a similar hub and subplatter system in the new Planar 6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoving on to the platter, we find Rega’s classic glass platter design. \u003cstrong\u003eThe platter is super critical in keeping things spinning at a constant speed.\u003c\/strong\u003e One way to have good speed consistency is to use a very heavy platter, and as we all know, once something heavy gets moving, it tends to keep moving. However, a heavy platter can put more strain than is needed on the turntable bearing, so Rega uses a method to have the best of both worlds. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Planar 8 has a triple glass platter with most of the thickness on the perimeter of the platter.\u003c\/strong\u003e This gives a great flywheel effect for excellent speed stability, but keeps things lighter than if the whole platter was this thickness, very clever! The RP8 also used a triple glass platter as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Naiad, Rega learned that isolating the motor to the nth degree can have a big impact on performance.. This new motor mounting principal is another design that derived from the Naiad. \u003cstrong\u003eUnlike most other Rega tables, the Planar 8 motor is mounted from the bottom using a new coupling technique.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bottom mount reduces stress on the motor and prevents unwanted energy transferring into the plinth. You’ll also notice the motor pulley has two precision slots for the dual belt system. Like the Planar 6, the Planar 8 comes with the Neo outboard speed control box. However, with the P8, each motor is hand tuned to the Neo that comes with it for even better speed stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engineering team at Rega has been doing some homework with chemists over the last three years to try and come up with a better material for turntable belts. \u003cstrong\u003eThis new type of belt is called the EBLT drive belt. Rega and the chemists came up with a special curing system that gives a more consistent elasticity which is pretty important in a turntable belt.\u003c\/strong\u003e The $40,000 Naiad uses 3 belts, so it was no surprise to see 2 on the Planar 8. The multi-belt system gives even better speed consistency. This is just another thing you don’t see, but that is going on behind the scenes to give you better sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Neo PSU speed control box is pretty interesting as well. It uses a specially designed DSP circuit that gets its reference from a very stable crystal. This can feed a perfect AC signal to the 24V AC motor. \u003cstrong\u003eThe beauty of this design is not affected by the power coming out of your wall, which as we all know can vary a lot over time. You’ll have perfect speed irrespective of how good or bad your AC power is over time.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rega then fine tunes the Neo to the motor in that exact Planar 8. Another advantage of having the motor speed control away from the turntable is the reduction in any possible noise. This idea is not new to Rega, as several high performance turntables have a separate power supply for the motor. The Neo also makes switching from 33 to 45 happen with just the push of a button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe finally get to the tonearm, another new design called the RB880. The Planar 6 uses the RB330, the same arm found on the Planar 3, but the Planar 8 gets a jump to the RB880. \u003cstrong\u003eThis aluminum and stainless steel beauty has far better tonearm bearings than their other models, with tolerances down to 1000th of a millimeter!\u003c\/strong\u003e They also improved the bearing structure in the RB880. There is absolutely zero chatter in the bearing (a pet peeve of ours) and it just feels totally free of any friction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also like the three point mounting system Rega incorporates in their better tonearms. When coupled with one of their higher performance cartridges, this assures you of a perfectly aligned cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe phono cables coming out of the Planar 8 are of very high quality and even have locking RCA ends for a tight fitting connection. They are a hard wired connection all the way through, so they are not detachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you think about all this great new tech Rega put into the Planar 8, you can be sure it's going to be a great performer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor testing the Planar 8 we set up the new \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/cambridge-audio-edge-nq-preamplifier.html\"\u003eCambridge Audio Edge NQ\u003c\/a\u003e preamp with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/cambridge-audio-edge-w-power-amplifier.html\"\u003eEdge W power amp\u003c\/a\u003e, with the new \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/eat-e-glo-petit-phono-pre-amplifier.html\"\u003eEGlo Phono stage\u003c\/a\u003e from EAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rega will probably be mad at us for not using theirs, but we wanted to give this guy a whirl too! The speakers were the latest B\u0026amp;W 802s, with all Transparent cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we were thumbing through our LPs to pick out what to listen to, we came across several classics (mostly from 1977-78) we had not played in a while so we decided to give them a shot. Before we started listening, we cleaned all of the records on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/audio-desk-vinyl-cleaner-pro-automatic-lp-cleaning-machine.html\"\u003eUltra Disc cleaning machine.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first track we tried was “Under the Boardwalk\/Sand In My Shoes” from the Persuasions’ \u003cem\u003eNo Frills\u003c\/em\u003e album. This was a very popular demo cut we used to play a lot back in the late 80s and it was fun to pull it out again. \u003cstrong\u003eThe very first thing that jumped out was the total silence in between the notes.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWe have found that as you move up to better and better turntables, the level of surface noise you hear goes down dramatically. The Planar 8 was outstanding in this regard!\u003c\/strong\u003e The only noise we ever heard was when there was a scratch on the LP causing a pop. The track is all acapella with lots of rhythm. The four male vocalists each stood out with fantastic sound staging. We were quickly tapping our toes to this great version of a classic song.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext up was John Prine’s \u003cem\u003eBruised Orange\u003c\/em\u003e album from 1978 (the year Audio Advice opened for business). One of our all time favorite cuts is on this album: That's the Way That the World Goes 'Round”. \u003cstrong\u003eThis is full of great harmonies, but the true test is being able to hear the overdubbing of the recorders and being able to separate out the penny whistle playing at the same time. The bass track on this album can be over bloomed if the system is not right, but with the combination we had set up for this listening session, the sound was just magical.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEvery instrument stood out and the whole recording felt super energetic.\u003c\/strong\u003e We think this is one of the big pros of the Planar 8, the music just seems to come to life! Dynamics are incredible. Another thing about this recording is you need a cartridge\/tonearm combination that can track really well to make it through with no distortion. The combination of the new RB880 arm with the Apheta 3 tracks about as well as anything we have ever heard. It sailed through this and some of the other more difficult passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd speaking of hard to track with lots going on, we pulled out The Neophonic String Band’s title album from 1977 on Direct Disk Labs. \u003cstrong\u003eThis one has lots of strings with several very hard to track vocal cuts but the Planar 8 just ate it up, making all of the instruments come to life.\u003c\/strong\u003e The harmonics on the strings were just rich as all get out on “Foggy Mountain Breakdown” and we never sensed any strain in the vocals on “In the Pines”. We also found ourselves tapping both feet to “Foggy Mountain Breakdown”!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, we grabbed another Direct to Disc, this time from JVC Japan, Sugarloaf Express recorded in 1977. This album features Lee Ritenour and a host of other great jazz musicians. 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The main bearing construction Pro-Ject uses is a similar system as the one on the Vienna Philharmonic Record player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe diamond-cut precision alu sub-platter, like in the limited edition Vienna Philharmonic Record player, enables much improved tolerances. This extraordinarily sophisticated part is accurately machined and guarantees very good isolation between bearing noise and the platter itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew carbon\/aluminum tonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe radical new designed Classic tonearm is the result of 25 years of experience in mechanical construction. The tonearm tube is made out of a sandwich of carbon and aluminium: carbon for stiffness and speed, alu for better damping. The bearing has been upgraded to the same type that is used on Pro-Ject's CC EVO tonearms. It facilitates frictionless vertical and horizontal movement, guaranteeing precise tracking across the entire duration of the record. The counterweight incorporates a TPE* damper which allows us to reduce the amplitude of the tonearm cartridge resonance frequency by 50%. As typical for Pro-Ject and absolutely not standard at that price range Pro-Ject offers also azimuth and VTA adjustment to use a variety of cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePro-Ject supplies as standard the Sumiko Moonstone phono cartridge. 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Heinz founded Pro-Ject in 1991 with the desire to bring high-performance audio down in price by using great manufacturing processes coupled with economies of scale. Almost all of the Pro-Ject components are designed at their engineering facility in Austria and manufactured at their plants in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. By controlling all parts of the production process and making components that have wide appeal, Pro-Ject Audio has carved out a niche of giving you both high performance and value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe turntable revolution has certainly helped play a large role in the worldwide success of Pro-Ject Audio. Their \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pro-ject-debut-carbon-dc-usb-turntable-black.html\"\u003eDebut Carbon\u003c\/a\u003e model, which has gone through a few revisions over time, is probably the world’s best selling turntable over $200. It is certainly a big hit at Audio Advice as they seem to come in and go out by the pallet load! To go along with their turntables that span from as low as around $250 to as high as $14,000, Pro-Ject also makes \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/pro-ject.html\"\u003ephono stages, DAC’s, preamps, and power amps\u003c\/a\u003e. Their phono stages are also extremely popular as they give you a ton of bang for the buck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday’s review is on a brand new turntable line up from Pro-Ject Audio that comes in under their popular Debut Carbon DC series. Many years in the planning, the new Pro-Ject T1 series offers up a lot of technology you’ll see in much more expensive turntables from around the world. \u003cstrong\u003eThe initial launch consists of a T1 table that comes complete with an Ortofon phono cartridge, and the T1 Phono SB with the addition of a built-in phono stage. Later on, Pro-Ject will add a Bluetooth table to the series.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePackaging, Design \u0026amp; Build Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike almost all great turntables where audio performance is the most important aspect, the T1 series are manual, belt-drive turntables. In the world of turntables, manual means you start the platter spinning with a button push, move the tonearm over the record, lower it using the cue mechanism, and when the record ends, you lift the tonearm up using the cue. If you think about it, this design uses the least amount of moving parts, which means there is nothing to add noise or vibrations to the signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBelt drive turntables are also the defacto standard for most high-performance turntables for a couple of reasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e First, with direct drive, the platter sits right on top of the motor. Any motor noise present will be transmitted up to the platter and make its way to your phono cartridge. \u003cstrong\u003eWith a belt drive design, the motor is off to the side of the platter and connected with a belt. The belt keeps any motor noise from getting to the platter. Belt drive turntables, if properly designed, also have better speed stability than most direct drive turntables.\u003c\/strong\u003e With direct drive, the motor is constantly making adjustments to keep things at a steady speed. However, our ears can detect these micro-adjustments and the sound just does not come off as exciting and involving. While direct drive tables instantly come up to speed, belt drive tables take a few seconds to get up to speed, but once they do, the weight of the platter creates a flywheel effect that keeps them spinning at a very constant speed. This constant speed makes the sound more like real life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOf course, you can make a mess or success of either design, but as a general rule, almost all of the great turntables are manual and belt drive like the new T1 series.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we first looked at the T1, we were super impressed with the way it is put together. The Pro-Ject Audio factories have some pretty serious equipment for turning our consistent product results. The T1 seems to be made just as well as their other tables costing 2-3 times its price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe list of features and tech found in the new T1 tables is very impressive when you consider their modest price. We will start from the bottom and work our way up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three feet for the T1 are vibration resistant to help isolate the T1 from picking up vibrations from nearby speakers. We still feel you want to try and isolate any turntable from large speakers capable of deep bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe plinth is CNC machined out of a solid, composite material. It is a combination of MDF with a foil wrap to reduce resonance. Pro-Ject chose this material to reduce any vibrations inside the plinth. There are three finishes available: high gloss black, satin white, or walnut. The motor is mounted to the plinth with isolation material in between. Pro-Ject also uses an advanced electronic control system for the motor to ensure it spins at a constant speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePro-Ject designed a new sub-platter for the T1 series and mounted it to a very precision main bearing with tolerances down to .001mm. The bearing is identical to the one used in the Pro-Ject Essential III table with a hardened steel axle and brass bushing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne big deal on the new T1 is the blasted glass main platter. This type of platter is normally seen on tables costing much more.\u003c\/strong\u003e With a heavy glass platter (3 pounds, we weighed it!), you get a great flywheel effect, improving speed stability. Offering a glass platter at this low price is clearly a jab at one of Pro-Ject’s main competitors who offer many tables with glass platters incorporating a more high tech design on most of them, but at higher price points. The whole table weighs in at about 8.3 pounds. The included felt mat tops off the glass platter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tonearm on the T1 is a brand new design from the Pro-Ject team. It is the same effective length (8.6”) as the one on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pro-ject-debut-carbon-dc-usb-turntable-black.html\"\u003eDebut Carbon DC\u003c\/a\u003e but is a one-piece design to reduce resonance. The rear counterweight is decoupled from the arm. If you need to adjust the tracking force, it slides forwards and backward with a set screw to lock it down when you are done adjusting. \u003cstrong\u003eThe bearing assembly on the tonearm is pretty massive for something in this price range. Pro-Ject developed a new bearing that has very low friction.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the arm on the Debut Carbon, you will not have a way to adjust the vertical tracking angle as this arm has a fixed height. \u003cstrong\u003eHowever, according to Pro-Ject, the arm is specifically designed to be a perfect match to the included Ortofon elliptical OM5E cartridge (a great $70 cartridge).\u003c\/strong\u003e We like this trade-off they made. Rather than trying to make the arm compatible (more expensive) with any possible cartridge, they made it work perfectly with the cartridge 99% of the people who buy this table will wind up keeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeaking of the cartridge, many other turntables in this price range that come with a cartridge will have one with a spherical stylus. For more details, check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/turntable-buyers-guide\/\"\u003eturntable buyers guide\u003c\/a\u003e, but in a nutshell, an elliptical stylus has more contact with the grooves of your record, allowing it to pick up more of those subtle audio nuances. You’ll get Danish engineering on the T1 with the included OM5E. It also has a user-replaceable stylus when it's worn out and time to replace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Phono SB model of the T1 has a few differences besides the included phono stage.\u003c\/strong\u003e First, we talked with Pro-Ject and found the built-in phono stage is a cross between their E series and MM series moving magnet phono preamp. Due to the fact that it's connected directly to the tonearm cables internally (think super short signal path), the performance is far better than even the MM separately. Plus it is perfectly tuned to the Ortofon OM5E. If you do not have a phono stage, we recommend you just go ahead and get the T1 Phono SB. Another nice part is should you decide to upgrade the built-in phono stage, you can easily bypass it with a slide switch under the base of the turntable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Phono SB model also gives you the convenience of electronic switching between 33 and 45.\u003c\/strong\u003e There are two little buttons located on the top of the plinth to change speed. With the regular T1, you simply remove the main platter and move the belt on the motor pulley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll also get some pretty high-performance cables with both tables. Pro-Ject gives you their $69 Connect It cables that are a very low capacitance design. On the Phono SB version, these are removable, whereas on the regular T1 they are fixed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith all of these cool features, we could not wait to test out the T1!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet up is another bonus we noticed when we unpacked the T1. Everything is pre-mounted, aligned and balanced from the factory. All you have to do is make the audio connections, put the belt on, add the outer glass platter, connect the power supply and you are done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs usual, we decided to connect it up to a system probably beyond what most people would use with it just to see how it really sounded. For this test, we used the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/bowers-wilkins-703-s2-floor-standing-speaker.html\"\u003eB\u0026amp;W 703S2\u003c\/a\u003e speakers with an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/arcam-sa20-integrated-amplifier.html\"\u003eArcam SA20\u003c\/a\u003e integrated amp. This system had a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/mofi-electronics-ultradeck-turntable.html\"\u003eMoFi Ultradeck\u003c\/a\u003e in it we swapped out for the T1. The T1 we tested was the version with the built-in phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro-Ject’s product blurb on the T1 says it has a rich, lively sound. After listening, this seems to be a pretty accurate assessment.\u003c\/strong\u003e We decided to pull out a classic album, Joan Baez, Diamonds and Rust. We had a copy of the Half-Speed Mastered Nautilus version around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first thing we noticed was how well this table and cartridge combo tracked. \u003cstrong\u003eThere was very little surface noise and minimal breakup when things got really complicated.\u003c\/strong\u003e On the title track, the guitars jumped out into the room just like they do on a much more expensive setup. Focus and imaging were also very good. On some of the cuts with more rhythm and pacing, we found ourselves tapping our toes to the music, a good sign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe built-in phono stage of the T1 works really well with the Ortofon. Just for grins, we compared it to a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/sutherland-insight-mm-mc-phono-stage-silver.html\"\u003eSutherland Insight\u003c\/a\u003e (yes, we know, this is crazy, the Insight alone is $1400) and while the Insight was a lot better, it showed us how decent the built-in phono stage is. The comparison showed more of what was missing than anything the built-in one was doing wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur only reservation, and we have to put this in context as all turntables in this price range behave like this, the deep bass is much less defined and detailed than on a really great turntable. So, while the T1 did not surprise us with revolutionary bass for this price category, it was full and musical, just as Pro-Ject described.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePro-Ject has obviously reset the bar for entry-level performance turntables with the new T1 series. \u003cstrong\u003eYou will be hard-pressed to find a table in this price range with the plethora of tech found in the T1.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you are just getting into tables and do not have a phono stage, we suggest the T1 Phono SB model with the built-in phono stage. However, if your system already has a phono preamp, the T1 will be an excellent choice. There is one other consideration though. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you are a tinkerer and think you might want to play around with different phono cartridges in the future, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pro-ject-debut-carbon-dc-usb-turntable-black.html\"\u003ePro-Ject Debut Carbon DC\u003c\/a\u003e is probably a better choice for just a bit more. At $399 it has a fully adjustable tonearm, upgrade options for a few of its components, and comes with an even better $100 Ortofon Red cartridge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Should you consider going beyond $400 in your turntable investment, we find you hear big improvements in turntables as you move up. The improvements as you move up are pretty easy to hear each time you listen to a better one. \u003cstrong\u003eRemember the sound begins at your table, so the better the table, the more music you’ll pull off your records.\u003c\/strong\u003e The choice really comes down to how deep you see yourself getting into the world of vinyl fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pro-Ject","offers":[{"title":"Gloss Black \/ No","offer_id":41288019378260,"sku":"PRO:T1-GB","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gloss Black \/ Yes","offer_id":41288019411028,"sku":"PRO:T1PHONOSB-GB","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Satin White \/ Yes","offer_id":41288019443796,"sku":"PRO:T1PHONOSB-SW","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Satin White \/ No","offer_id":41288019476564,"sku":"PRO:T1-SW","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Walnut \/ No","offer_id":41288019509332,"sku":"PRO:T1-WAL","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Walnut \/ Yes","offer_id":41288019542100,"sku":"PRO:T1PHONOSB-WAL","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/pj-t1-high-gloss-black_dustcover-front-cutout.jpg?v=1718138481"},{"product_id":"rega-planar-10-turntable-aphelion2-cartridge","title":"Rega Planar 10 Turntable","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eCompany \u0026amp; Product Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 47 years ago, in 1973, Roy Gandy had an idea that he could make a better turntable for the money than anything else on the market.  He started working on his products in his garage which funny enough, turned out to be pretty close to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rega.html\"\u003eRega\u003c\/a\u003e’s factory in the UK.  We suspect he had no idea back in 1973 where the company would be today, but we sure are happy he had a dream that turned into some of the very best turntables in the world.  Rega tables not only have great performance but seem to last forever. Their philosophy of keeping things simple leads to designs that only need maintenance to keep on making great music.  Our own in-store service department sees a Rega every few weeks that only needs a new belt and\/or a replacement cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir philosophy of keeping things simple means you will not see a new Rega model replacing the old one every year as we see from a lot of other audio companies.  It is only when the Rega engineers have come up with enough new technology to make a big improvement in an existing product will we see a change. We love this philosophy as you never have to wonder if the new model is really better.  If Rega comes out with a replacement model, you can bet your whole vinyl collection, it's a big step up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve seen this happen with the Rega lineup over the last several years with all of the Rega tables getting a big tech update that resulted in much-improved performance.  When Rega moved the RP8 up to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/rega-planar-8-turntable-review\/\"\u003ePlanar 8\u003c\/a\u003e, they actually took much of what they learned from their 40th anniversary $45,000 Naiad turntable.  This model was a big step up over the RP8 and still amazes us at how great it sounds for its cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Planar 8 on the market, we had been wondering when the last model in the series, the RP10, would get a facelift and as you might guess, we were not surprised to hear about an upcoming \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-10-turntable.html\"\u003ePlanar 10\u003c\/a\u003e.  After being on the market for 5 years, Rega had enough new tech around to give it a big upgrade in performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pl10_top_down_with_platter.jpg\" alt=\"rega planar 10 overhead with platter\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half col_last\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/p10-top-view-no-platter.jpg\" alt=\"rega planar 10 overhead without platter\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Planar 10 benefits from much of the new tech Rega developed for the Planar 8 but they pushed things even further, trying to get closer to the performance of their $45,000 Naiad. Since we were the first in the country to get our hands on the Planar 10, we only had it briefly before we had to send it back to Rega. This review will be more on the design improvements along with the new tech Rega employed in the Planar 10.  We plan to provide more updates as we put the table through additional tests and will also create a head-to-head comparison with the Planar 8 to give you a full rundown of all the differences you can expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Build Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have ever seen a Rega Naiad, you’ve witnessed a design philosophy taken to the extreme!  For their turntables, Rega believes the only vibrations you should be able to measure on a turntable are those of the stylus in the record groove and nothing else.  The Naiad has a super small subchassis made of hand-carved carbon fiber with bracing made from a lightweight ceramic material. The special tonearm uses titanium and they deployed Zirconia for the hub, spindle, and bearing.  With all of that high tech and hand made material, it’s easy to see why the Naiad commands $45,000. It also looks like it could be in a museum with its modern design and beautiful appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/rega-naiad-side.jpg\" alt=\"rega planar 10 detail side view\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rega\/rega-planar-1-turntable.html\"\u003eP1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rega\/rega-planar-2-turntable.html\"\u003eP2\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rega\/rega-planar-3-2016-turntable.html\"\u003eP3\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rega\/rega-planar-6-turntable.html\"\u003eP6\u003c\/a\u003e all look like a pretty typical turntable, when you get to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rega\/rega-planar-8-turntable.html\"\u003ePlanar 8\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rega\/rega-planar-10-turntable.html\"\u003ePlanar 10\u003c\/a\u003e the look takes on that of the Naiad with its exotic appearance.  Like the Planar 8, Rega moves from multiple color choices and gives you only basic black for the Planar 10, but the Planar 10 is much more striking in its appearance.  When you see the beige ceramic platter sitting on top of the black Tancast plinth, with the new highly polished aluminum RB3000 tonearm you’ll be like us and think, wow that is cool!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this sleek, minimal design, Rega was challenged with coming up with a dust cover to serve the part.  We applaud them for actually developing a pretty elegant solution when some other turntables with a minimal design either have no dust cover at all or resort to a clunky big plastic box.  The one for the Planar 10 is pretty similar to the Planar 8. However, there is no question, the Planar 10 just looks super cool with the dust cover off!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Planar 10 is like all other Rega turntables and is a manual design.  It will be up to you to move the arm over the record, lower it down using the cue and pick it up at the end.   This little extra effort gives you a big bonus in much better sound which is why 99% of all the best turntables are a manual design.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe think anyone getting a Planar 10 will want an outboard phono stage unless their rig has a very serious one built-in.  Most people will probably opt for the Apheta 3 cartridge which is a moving coil design. Rega’s Aria phono preamp should be a great match for the Planar 10\/Apheta 3 combo.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Planar 10, there is not a whole lot to say about build quality except it is just amazing!  All Rega products are made extremely well, but when you get to their upper-end models, the build is outstanding.  You can tell from the minute you start taking it out of the box, the Planar 10 is built to last for decades!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than just improve on the RP10 design, Rega wanted to make the Planar 10 as close as they could to the performance of the Naiad while keeping the price reasonable for a turntable of this level.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRega is no stranger to the use of high tech materials and you’ll find plenty of them in the Planar 10!  Their goal was to reduce mass, increase rigidity, and improve speed accuracy through the use of great design and the best possible materials.  As you’ll see here, the Planar 10 is packed with parts that help bring it closer to the Naiad!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith most of our turntable overviews, we like to start from the bottom and work up, which we will do here with the Planar 10.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe feet on the Planar 10 are the same as those on the Planar 8 and as a matter of fact, came out when they developed the Planar 6.  Rega used a very lightweight rubber material for the feet called Santoprene. These are hollow with an aluminum ring that goes in between the foot and the plinth.  Rega developed these as the first step in keeping vibrations from getting into the turntable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plinth design on the Planar 10 comes directly from what Rega learned when making their no holds barred Naiad turntable. This design was first used in the Planar 6, then modified for the Planar 8 which shares the same type of plinth. You get a concept of just how lightweight the plinth is when you start unpacking the Planar 10. Rega uses material from the aerospace industry called Tancast 8. Tancast 8 is a polyurethane foam core that Rega sandwiches between high pressure laminate. The laminate is super thin yet very rigid. The Tancast 8 coupled with the HPL (high-pressure laminate) appears to be a great way to get close to the much more expensive carbon fiber plinth’s characteristics found on the Naiad turntable. On the Planar 8 and Planar 10, Rega leaves the edges open and greatly reduces the size of the plinth to reduce mass even more. If you look at a Planar 8 or 10, you’ll see that the plinth is cut out to just have what is necessary to hold the other critical components. The plinth is basically just a skeleton for the feet, motor mount, bearing, and tonearm. The new Planar 10 plinth is actually 30% lighter than the one found on the RP10 model it replaced. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you look closely at Rega turntables starting with the Planar 3, you’ll notice a structure that sits on top of the plinth and couples the tonearm mount to the platter bearing. This is Rega’s famous double bracing design. On the Planar 10, Rega uses a ceramic top brace and phenolic resin bottom brace to increase rigidity between tonearm mount and main platter bearing. Rather than making the brace a solid piece of material, Rega reduces mass and cuts out most of the material much in the way a structural beam is made. This double brace design helps the cartridge\/arm combination pick up even more information in those delicate record grooves! Plus we love the way the ceramic top part of the brace matches the platter too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Screen-Shot-2019-10-21-at-12.05.25-PM-scaled-e1605285273285.jpg\" alt=\"rega planar 10 detail\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you have a high performance audio system, anything that is added to the music can take away from your enjoyment. On turntables, one of the most important things we have found is the quality of the bearing. We suspect this is why on some turntables the silence between the notes sounds even more silent than normal. If you think about it, any noise made by the bearing sitting under the platter will get transmitted up to the platter and picked up by your stylus. When Rega came out with the Planar 8, they developed a new low mass central bearing assembly. The subplatter is single machined piece of aluminum with a hardened steel spindle that sits inside a custom brass housing. Rega took this design and improved the mechanical integrity even more for a main bearing that is about as good as anything we have seen. Of course, this all trickled down from what they learned in the Naiad as they tried to get as close as possible to the integrity of its hub assembly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you talk about space age materials, Rega can surely brag about the ceramic used for both the main platter and top brace. The RP10 had a similar ceramic platter. As our Rega rep told us, it’s made for them by a company that produces nose cones for missiles out of the same material! Ceramic oxide powder is compressed, fired, then diamond cut for a marvelous finished product. The platter itself is quite heavy and Rega gives it a flywheel effect by adding mass around the outer edge. We’ve talked about this in other turntable reviews, but for those of you wondering about the flywheel effect it's a great idea. On a turntable, unless you are a DJ, it really does not matter if it comes up to speed instantly. Most people push the on button then a few seconds pass before they lower the stylus. One goal of a turntable is to spin at a perfect speed. If you have a round disc, with a heavier outer edge, this keeps it spinning more constantly with minimal variation. Yes, it may take a few seconds to get up to speed, but once it gets there, it's more likely to stay constant. Weighting the outer edge gives it this flywheel effect. And we have to say, the ceramic platter looks and feels even cooler than their famous float glass designs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Rega designed the Naiad turntable they came up with a motor mounting system that was different than anything they had done before. This originally carried over to the Planar 8 and was improved upon even more on the Planar 10. They mount their precision 24v low vibration motor from the bottom. This keeps any stress from being put on the motor while at the same time holding it perfectly still for better speed stability. It also keeps any energy from being transferred to the plinth. Rega also individually matches up each motor with the external power supply. This does two things for the sound. Speed is as good as it gets and by matching up the electronics of the outboard power supply to the motor, motor vibrations are reduced, pretty cool!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motor pulley has two precision slots for the dual belt system. This is another level of tech derived from the Naiad and used in both the Planar 8 and Planar 10. The belts themselves are pretty special too. Being a maker of belt drive turntables, you can imagine the Rega team is always interested in new and better materials for their belts. They did a lot of work with a team of chemists and ultimately came up with a new belt material called EBLT. Rega and the chemists developed a new curing system for this material that gave it a more consistent elasticity. Now that they had this great material, they had to figure out a way to machine it into a belt that was as round as could possibly be made. They teamed up with a company that makes motor parts for Formula 1 racing cars to design their own machine to precisely create this new belt. Think about that for a minute. They developed a new material, then built their own machine to produce it so it would give you perfect speed. While many companies buy off the shelf generic belts, Rega goes to this length for better sound!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRega also goes to great lengths to power the precision motor. With the Planar 10, you get an external power supply called the PL10 PSU. The electronics inside are the same as those used in the RP10, but they improved the chassis that houses them. They use a very high stability crystal to generate a perfect square wave. This wave is then manipulated using digital signal processing to give the motor a perfect and constant power signal. Then, each and every one is fine tuned to make the motor run as smoothly as possible. This system also means the motor gets a perfect signal no matter how bad the power coming out of your wall is. The PL10 PSU also gives you the convenience of being able to switch from 33 to 45 with the push of a button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you backtrack through the bearing, spindle, platter, motor, belts, and motor power supply, you see all of the attention Rega puts into the Planar 10 just simply to spin the platter. It seems like overkill, but boy oh boy, when you get perfect speed, magical things happen to your sound!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow we are getting to the last few, but very important parts of the Planar 10. First we have the brand new RP3000 tonearm. Rega tonearms have always had some of the best bearings we have seen on turntables. They take pride in very tight tolerances. On some entry level turntables you can wiggle the arm around and even feel some play in the bearings. We’ve never encountered this on a Rega and they seem to keep improving their bearing technology with each new model. Rega set out to find a way to machine their tonearm bearings down to a 1 micron accuracy. This allowed them to assemble the entire tonearm with no adhesive at any point during its construction. You may wonder what is so important about tonearm bearings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you think about the size of the tiny modulations in the grooves of a record, it's pretty simple. You want your stylus to pick up as many of these modulations as possible. If your tonearm has friction going either up, down, left, or right, your stylus will not have a chance to pick those subtle modulations up. Also, if the tonearm wobbles in any way at all, it could cancel out some of the signal coming from the grooves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RB3000 also uses a very low mass aluminum arm tube they designed to reduce resonance and stress. You’ll set the stylus pressure the conventional way using a zero balance then turning a knob. Rega has a pretty unique antiskate adjustment on the RB3000 which we really like. It is a little tube you pull out from the arm, with antiskating force going towards zero as you pull it out. There are markings for tracking force, but this should be pretty cool to use with an antiskate test record to really dial it in. We can’t wait to try this out when we get our demo Planar 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tonearm cables, like all Rega tables, are not detachable and these look like they are made of very high quality materials. They are hard wired from the tonearm all the way to the locking RCA connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/planar-10-apheta.jpg\" alt=\"rega planar 10 apheta\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you get the Rega Planar 10 with one of the better Rega cartridges, you’ll be able to take advantage of their three point mounting system. This triangular mount assures you of perfect alignment. While we are talking about Rega cartridges, we should also mention the package with the Apheta cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we tested the Apheta 2 with the Planar 8, we fell in love with the combination. There is definitely something to be said for getting the phono cartridge from the same company that makes your turntable. When you think about it, Rega puts all of the effort you have just read about to make a perfect platform for your phono cartridge. A Rega cartridge is designed to drop into this beautifully designed system and perform as best as it can. Rega designs their cartridges to match up perfectly with their tonearms and tables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Apheta 3 takes the amazing sounding Apheta 2 and gets a new and improved stylus assembly. The Apheta 3 was designed side by side with the Planar 10 as Rega tried to make a cartridge closer in performance to their reference Aphelion cartridge. They developed a new fine line diamond tip, designed to reach even further into the record grooves to extract more information. It is then mounted through a slot in the end of the Apheta 3 cantilever. We can’t wait to give this a serious listening test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you can see from all this great tech, the Planar 10 is an impressive turntable. After hearing the Planar 8 Apheta 2 combo and being bowled over, we can not wait to hear the Planar 10 with the Apheta 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe got to hear the Planar 10 for a few brief moments. We heard it at our Music Matters event in Charlotte connected up to a McIntosh stack driving a set of Martin Logan electrostatic speakers. Unfortunately, this setup was out in our main lobby so crowd noise made it hard to tell much, until at one point things were quieter and the guys from Rega put on an old Johnny Cash LP. The emotion we heard in his voice was spectacular and everyone standing around just stopped talking to listen. Then the crowd got noisy again and before we knew it the team from Rega was packing it up to go off to one of our favorite analog reviewers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased upon the very brief listen and the way the Planar 10 is put together, this could be a turntable that rivals the big rigs in the 10K+ range. It is obviously not for everyone, but bear in mind, your system is only as good as the first step, where the sound is pulled from the record. 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