Every product we make is designed and assembled in the UK to the highest possible standard. Awards 2019 Best Turntable £1000 - £2000, What Hi-Fi? It is the first new Rega turntable to be constructed with an ultra lightweight Tancast 8 polyurethane foam core plinth (a … After a few days spent with the Planar 6/Ania, we’re confident the extra care required in system-matching is worth it. The Planar 6 now comes in a single finish, a rather fetching grey matte with glossy black edges, rather than a choice of bright colours. Planar 6 also comes with a clear, flywheel-effect float-glass platter, ultra-low-friction central brass hub, aluminum-trimmed Planar … Once again the Rega shows off its maturity during the opening moments: the swift, high notes are crisply delivered and shine just enough without sounding too sharp. Rega aims high and scores with a wonderfully refined, articulate and precise turntable that’s lovely to listen to. Rega has engineered every aspect of this turntable to extract as much detail from the vinyl surface as possible. Please refresh the page and try again. The deck also uses the new and improved RB330 tonearm found in the Planar 3/Elys 2 - but the Planar 6 gets a stainless-steel balance weight. The Exact cartridge deserves a special mention here for its Vital-profile diamond stylus, which is Rega’s take on … I think the RP6 looks great. The Planar 6 is built around the huge success of the RP8 and RP10 turntables. Features different internal components and design than the two MM phono preamps above to match the impedance characteristics and lower … The previous RP6 came fitted with an Exact moving-magnet cartridge. MORE: How to get the best sound from your turntable. But, such is the quality of the combination of Planar 6 … It handles anything you throw at it with real ability and enjoyment and manages to balance technical ability with musical joy in a way that Rega has made their own of late. The supplied Neo turntable power supply provides convenient speed selection, advanced anti-vibration control, and electronic fine speed adjustment. Along with the technological upgrades, Rega has paid particular attention to the finish. © angelodipa August 4, 2019, 3:50am #13. thanks for all the … The deck’s 24V motor is hand-tuned to match the Neo and its anti-vibration control, too. The Planar 6 now benefits from a single piece, machined aluminium sub-platter, a new 24 V motor hand tuned and matched to its own Neo power supply and custom drive pulley fitted with our upgrade drive belt as standard. Rega's outstanding, handmade RB330 precision tonearm and signature double brace technology further contribute to the pinpoint extraction of information from LP grooves. We’d also position it away from speakers and other electronics to reduce any hum and interference. But the deck hasn’t just had a fresh lick of paint (although we love that sophisticated matte grey finish). Please see your user manual for detailed warranty information for your particular product. That delicate balance between lightness and sturdiness is crucial to the Rega’s sound. It is designed to deliver a level of performance beyond anything at this price. One Response to Rega RP6. What Hi-Fi? You can gauge exactly where all the sections of the orchestra are seated. Available in one finish ‘Polaris Grey’ matt finish with high gloss black polymer edge trim. So get listening. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Setting up your Rega Planar 6 turntable will be fun and go smoothly if you prepare for everything you’ll need in advance. First, I watched every promotional video I could, including a) Fremer's 5-part series chronicling his visit to the company, b) Rega's own videos promoting the planar 6, c) several random YouTube reviews of the P6's greatness and d) I got on AudioAdvice and watched with glee the promotional video of the Planar 6. The rhythmic ebb and flow is effortlessly precise - and when it goes quiet, it really goes silent. Spinning Alice by Tom Waits, we’re struck by how every element is given equal billing – the instruments aren’t overshadowed by Waits’s voice, nor do the deep bass notes overpower the piano. … This warranty does not cover wear and tear. Rega Planar 6. There’s little in the way of isolation bar the three aluminium-trimmed rubber feet, so it’s essential the deck is placed on a sturdy, level support to minimise any vibrations travelling to the turntable. It’s a similar concept to the RP8/Apheta construction, except the new Planar 6 uses a Tancast 8 polyurethane foam – a material de… It’s a bewitching balancing act. For full technical specifications, download Planar 6 User Manual (English) below. Some of that is down to the moving-coil cartridge’s inherent characteristics, but this overall package more than justifies its higher pricing. Every aspect, from the headshell to the tracking-force slider to the plinth, looks and feels classier than before. Roy Gandi has several simple rules in designing a turntable. The Rega Planar 6 turntable will sell for $1595 without cartridge, $1995 with Exact MM cartridge, and $2195 with Ania MC cartridge (US Retail). The muted trumpet’s presentation in the song is light and nimble and – here is something that only the very best hi-fi can do – it sounds convincing. An upgrade from the old RP6 that I reviewed in December 2015. It is the first new Rega … It’s another sign this deck demands to be taken utterly seriously. It can also mean that the item is more durable. I have owned several Rega tables and currently am the proud owner of a P7. Those deep, steady basslines have no hint of flab or boom to them. Apart from the finish, the Planar 6’s simple design looks pretty much identical to most of Rega’s turntables over the decades. The RB330 tonearm was designed using the latest 3D CAD & CAM technology, and is the culmination of more than 35 years of tonearm design experience. This is a startlingly good turntable and an elegant demonstration of Rega’s design philosophy continuing to evolve and improve. You will receive a verification email shortly. The Rega Planar 6/Ania’s masterful handle on rhythm and subtle detail is better than before, with refinement adding to the deck’s customarily musical and insightful performance. It’s a frankly astonishing refined and mature sound. Apr 27, 2015 #2 I was a Rega dealer for many years and I think their crowning achievement was the Planar … Thank you for signing up to What Hi-Fi?. It is the first new Rega turntable to be constructed with an ultra lightweight Tancast 8 polyurethane foam core plinth (a … Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, The Planar 6 will be available with the Exact MM, Ania MC or Ania Pro MC factory fitted as an attractive package. It is set up with the Exact2 MM cart, RB330 tonearm and NEO TT-PSU (same unit as … This warranty covers genuine confirmed manufacture defects. It also lets you change speed electronically. HPL is exceptionally thin whilst extremely rigid and is presented in a stunning Polaris matt grey finished with high gloss polymer black edge trim. ‘Boldness’ isn’t put to the forefront - instead its party-piece is the unnerving ability to juggle balance, subtlety and timing in the most understated way. Best Turntable £1000-£2000, October 2020, Hi-Fi Choice - Turntable Group Test Winner Sept 2019, What Hi-Fi? Visit our corporate site. As before, the Planar 6 comes with a separate power supply unit - in this case a Neo PSU. 1 Like. D. davedotco New member. The growly depths and the raspy edges of Waits’ voice are unearthed effortlessly. The Planar 6 features the RB330 tonearm and a dual-layer float glass platter. 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