If you choose to replace the stock Carbon (Paul and I strongly recommend doing this), Rega has made adjusting the anti-skate a royal PITA (pain in the ass). Haven’t decided if I’ll go with another brand yet but it won’t hurt to look into some other ones too in the meantime. Secondly, I was looking for a REGA PLANAR 2 review but I can’t find any. Thanks. In our experience, Grado rarely disappoints, and it's for true audiophile headphones like the GS3000e that the company is really known. So after reading your review and other advise for similar budgets i have now tonight purchased a Planar1, Q-Acoustics Concept 20 + Concept 20 Stands…I was all out for following your advice and getting the 3020 speakers but at last minute i opted for the concept 20, whats your opinion on this move ? An A-9050. Again, I’d like to check with Chord if you’d want to connect a turntable to it. Well done, your reviews are very accurate, honest, and informative…attributes it’s tough to find these days where so many reviews are driven by the marketing machine. Also, if vinyl-based sound quality is a priority then I would avoid any sort of receiver. any suggestion? I’m looking into making an upgrade from an LP60 with a samsung receiver to a decent turntable with an upgrade path. If you’re looking for the long term, then I’d recommend going for the ‘2’ and upgrading the rest when you can. I also was having a look on the Cambridge site and the CXA-60 does look really nice in their photos and matching streamer. Hi Michele – I’m not belittling the individuals who might have issues and I’m sure that they are very frustrating and the problems themselves are real indeed. I currently have a Dansette Bermuda MK2 which I love for all sorts of reasons. The Onkyo has a nice amp stage but it produces more veiling noise because of the host of extra, included features. It offers great value and sound quality. The Rega upgrade might be the way to go – belt, mat and Bias2 for, I think, £98 ish. The order depends on your cash reserves. Stumbled across your website whilst researching a new turntable, what a find! Well, because something else would have to go. and 2) a friend of mine purchased one of their original P1 units many years ago and I thought it looked and sounded fantastic. First of all thank you for the great reviews you provide, I must have spent hours here in the last few days. Personally, I don’t know what the fuss is about because I’ve never had this issue. Should I get a better subplatter? Thanks for the reply Paul, Good stuff – if you have the time, let me know how you get on . The RP1 fulfils that role. I am pretty obsessed with music but I’m also new to audiophile-land. Most speakers will handle both types. I’m looking at buying the Rega Planar 1. Grateful for any advice you can, provide. One more question about cables: Am I right to say that I now need three cables with the new set-up – a pair of speaker cables and an interconnect cable from the pre-amp to the main amp. Hi Andy – re the turntable, the Rega out-performs the Denon in terms of sound quality. How much do you have to spend? 2) Rega Planar 1 with a new Rega Elys 2 head (replacing the Carbon) for a total of € .470. If you need a low-cost amp, the Cambridge AXA35 is recommended. The dynamic shifts and low frequency performance are particularly thrilling. Which will also aid you in future hardware upgrades. Could you suggest an upgrade – Bias2 perhaps? It’s packed with veiling noise-related kit for a 2-channel vinyl system. I was eying the Milty but the price made me hold off … I did see a number of people calling it snake oil too, but I recently saw an unbiased demonstration on Youtube which seemed to prove it works. Actually, that looks right to me Benoit. Sorry Nuno – what I mean is that, by buying the Planar 1, you will then hopefully have extra funds to enable you to purchase the Fono. Great! Thanks in advance, Stuart. Thanks Jeevan – I do have a [quiet] YouTube channel but it’s, well, not really a proper channel. i have a onkyo TXNR646 amplifer with phono and ground input. I will take a look for those speakers. Use them with a suitably capable source and headphone amplifier, and they deliver a controlled sound, which is organised but far from routine – far-reaching dynamics and a fine sense of rhythm ensure that. Hi Diego – yes, yes, I don’t see why not. Appreciate the advice! I’ll be updating my speakers when I can so i’ll keep an eye out on here for suggestions. Indeed, Paul. I am considering the RP1 but am hesitant about the adding cost for the phono amp, amplifiers, speakers and cables (student problem)! project pre amp) or active speakers which avoids the need for a phono preamp such as the Roth VA4? Will let you know if I decide to go for a different turntable, It’s a shame though because it’s a good turntable for the price. The Sonos can’t compete on those terms. Primary i wanted to upgrade my current entry level turntable which i connected by bluetooth to the muso and done the job ok but terrible stylus so was close to buying the sony which i could have swopped out and used blue tooth to muso, but as i started to buy vinyl ive been focusing on vinyl and getting that sound improved but now after investing what i have for the system and potential another £600 on the Brio it would be nice to stream using my TIDAL account or other type of stream. Without a budget or an aim in your sonic requirements, some sort of goal, we’re entering ‘how long’s a piece of string’ territory. If you do look at upgrades in the future, by all means give me a shout. Rega Fono Mini A2D (Phono Amplifier) £90 The What Hi-Fi? Also consider the new low cost Mitchell & Johnson integrated too (just been released and I will review it soon). Pro-Ject and Audio Technica do sell turntables with the phono amp built in which saves cash (although the sound quality is reduced compared to an external model). Probably worth mentioning that aesthetically speaking, the AM10 is the least attractive part of this package to me. Secondly was the lead vocal which was far more focused than the P1. Re. Many thanks Paul. I’ve even got a slightly used Denon DL-160 from my old Linn I could use. Thanks for guiding me from foolishness and naive-ness (I know – not a word) to reality. team has more than 100 years experience of reviewing, testing and writing about consumer electronics. Do you think the quality of the sound of a turntable as the Rega Planar (in combination with the Rega Fono Mini A2D) will reduce a lot cause of this reciever? You can switch it off, or tweak the level of noise-cancelling via the app. Many thanks again for the advice, Paul. I think the speakers are the real weak link here so do I keep my current A/V setup and move the Rega to a whole new configuration that uses the Fono Mini A2D, Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10 and Q Acoustics 3020 (as per your response above from exactly 1 year ago!) And then attach a pair of Q Acoustics 3020 speakers for $200 : https://www.amazon.com/Acoustics-Compact-Bookshelf-Speakers-American/dp/B00TR7BB8W/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1514311408&sr=1-2&keywords=q+acoustics+3020 One obvious solution is Bluetooth which the Yamaha features – correct me if I’m wrong on that one? I’ve been eyeing on the Rega Planar 1 for a while now (and been comparing to Pro-ject Debut Carbon, Audio Technica LP120 and Teac TN300 back and forth..). Hi Paul, I’m in the states and just getting back into vinyl. Hi Thomas – please don’t be afraid of the manual speed change. I have recently upgraded the Planar 1 with the Rega Performance pack which includes the Bias 2 cartridge. Is it still worth buying the turntable? I’m already set on getting the Rega Planar 1, my questions are about everything else… Basically I’m wondering whether I should go for (1) turntable + phone stage + active speakers, or (2) turntable + integrated amp + passive speakers. If you can afford the Brio then I’d advise getting it because you’ll experience enhanced sound. Hi again Paul. Be around £60 or so. I wanted to ask what budget amp you would recommend to be used with the REGA PLANAR 1 and active speakers. The Carbon does not seem to have the output that my Lenox deck had so volume needs upping a bit. After all, they have no reason to post in Forums do they? Thanks a lot. The Mani offers great value for money (the Rega’s good too, though). My P1 arrived today & my concept 20s & Stands along with the Rega Fono on Tuesday. I have a NAD C740 and Totem Staff speakers. Or should i buy another amplifier if i want to enjoy good quality sound of my venyl? I´ve seen the review of The Funk Firm Gett, it seems also a very nice turntable. At this price point, a manual change is preferable, sonically. Why not just plug the phono amp directly to the speakers? If you fall out of love later on, then buy a Rega. What I like about this option is that I could improve it later on with a smallish investment into the Rega Fono Mini A2D Mk2. I have a technical question that I hope you can help with. Hey Paul, just wanted to jump on this thread and say that I’m sadly one of those people who are experiencing a hum with my Rega Planar 1 that I bought a couple of days ago, which is a shame because the sound that comes out of it is actually pretty good. Thank you very much in advance! Brian. They have plenty to offer the dedicated music fan, including a rich sound and refined dynamics. I was considering the Project Essential III, but ended up settling on the Planar 1+. And you’re right – you do need to buy an eternal phono amp for use with a turntable but the NAD also gives you Bluetooth and a DAC. It seems to me to be a good deal but I couldn’t find any information on the web and I would like your opinion about it. Next up will be the amp, then the speakers. Sennheiser has cunningly fixed that problem by using a combination of Gorilla Glass and sound-absorbing chambers to prevent sound waves bouncing back into the drivers. Hi Sean – many thanks for your question. Hi Paul, i’m On a tight budget and don’t want a turntable, amp and speaker combo. Now the question. Possibles are: Onkyo A-9030 or this one from Cambridge: https://shop.cambridgeaudio.com/uk/product/topaz-am10?_ga=2.243982213.1231146302.1512732807-525930975.1506716579. Thanks again, Paul, really appreciate your advice. Maybe this is more what you really need? Hi Carl – you can go in that direction for now, sure. You can obtain a quality sound for not too much. Super … thank you so much for your thoughts … for now anyway, I know where I’m heading … , My apologies for not looking through your reviews in a little more detail … but I now have, and see that you’re not a huge fan of the Planar 1 Plus … If you want to bring a little intimacy to your favourite recordings, Shure's high-end in-ear headphones should be high on your list. One thing I did note from reading around is that unlike models in a similar price range (such as the pro-ject debut carbon, which doesn’t seem to perform as well as the RP1?) Do you have any thoughts on the Onkyo A-9110 vs the Cambridge Audio TOPAZ AM10? Onto your other point yes, you are right to notice the thickness of the mat which may change the sonic signature. 4) would be too much ‘dangerous’ to open rega’s chassis and to weld a longer rca cable? I would look to keep the Planar 1 for now, but would definitely consider upgrading it in the future. I suppose it’s another model. And they're not necessarily prohibitively expensive – great value sound quality can exist, even with more affordable headphones. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y3OBIS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_7?smid=A16D1Q3U7G1XSE&psc=1. I’ve used plenty of Regas off and on and have never ever had a problem. Style: In-ear | Cable length: 1.6m | Wireless: No | Noise-cancelling: No | In-line remote and mic: Optional | Connector: 3.5mm | Weight: 30g. I still need to order my speaker cables for the concept 20s i noticed they have 2 sets of connections on the plates so presuming this is for Bi-Wiring, whats your thoughts on Bi-Wiring these Concepts ? All you need then is a pair of interconnect cables to run from the Project phono amp to these speakers: https://www.amazon.co.uk/QED-Performance-Graphite-Audio-Cable/dp/B00KXZR3D4/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=qed+interconnect+cable&qid=1566479611&s=gateway&sr=8-4 have all been upgraded to something suitable so probably couldn’t improve to gain any benefit from what I have already but always room to spend ! I just read through your review and all of the excellent questions and advice, and I just had to subscribe to your newsletter! Alternatively, for a cheaper solution, could the jack from the speakers plug into a headphone output socket on a headphone preamp such as the Behringer HA400? A phono amp has no right to be anywhere near a turntable or another component, of whatever type. So what cable will I need to power this beauty? Thanks for the quick response! The source is the most important part of a vinyl system. Hi, Paul. Sure, you’ll need to buy a Fono mini A2D to provide sufficient volume to your laptop. I’d make a firm start with the Rega then, when you have more cash, come back here and we’ll talk again. In the end I decided to buy the rega planar 2 with Carbon cartridge: it sounds divine, a beautiful choice. A separate shelf system is recommended – as are speaker stands – look at Atacama for value here: http://www.atacama-audio.co.uk. Touching the tonearm does actually change the volume of the buzzing which is what made me think it’s not grounded correctly even though it’s meant to be internally or whatever. Get the best you can afford, Jason – it does make a difference. Hi Sean – your turntable will have cables to connect to the phono amp. Thanks for your kind words, Phillip – To answer your questions: yes it is and yes it would. Grateful for your views and apologies for the lengthy message. Maybe a couple of Sonos ancillary speakers … if I can get Sky to talk to the Sonos, well, great … but that really is not the point of this). Would you still recommend this knowing the ‘buying power’ of the two? If you become frustrated and want a replacement, give me a shout and I’ll suggest a few options. Brusselsesteenweg 283 Sometimes in the crazy world of chasing down audio gear, the stars can align. Hi Paul, But perhaps I should just stick with a jack cable – Bluetooth would be convenient but I wouldn’t say it’s a hard requirement. https://theaudiophileman.com/800ne-amp-cd-network-denon-news/ I have yet to get too close to it but I wouldn’t be surprised to hear that it’s a decent/solid unit. So, my dilemma is: what next? (1) Would the Planar 1 be a good match for these components? Let me know how you’d like to proceed. Or are there tweaks to be done? If so, the Arcam – which is Wi-Fi powered and does NOT offer Bluetooth – does offer Amazon Music, Tidal, Spotify, Qobuz, Napster and Deezer as well as internet radio, Apple Airplay and compatibility with NAS drives on the same network. Couple of questions, though, before I let you go. In the end, I’m looking for a component which is musically satisfying and with which I can live for some years. Currently, I have a C. Audio 551p phono preamp hooked to the Azur 640 C. Do you think this would be enough for the Planar 3 or would you recommend going for something like the Rega Fono MM MK3? Also, when it comes down to valves, it’s tough to make a really cheap/quality valve amp. Are you not able to plug the Rega Planar 1 straight into the AM10? Ok im happy with that, i have tested out the muso via blue tooth as awaiting a good optical cable but sounding good for the TV. My speakers were Fried Q/2’s, which were extremely polite, and every time they were replaced by something new and exciting, I had to return to the Q/2’s becaus they just plain sounded good. After some investigation i’ve excluded Audio-Technica from my selection and narrowed it down to Pro-ject and Rega. I appreciate it. I also realize how there will always be something better, so I just want something I can be happy with to enjoy the music that I have on. I am in the US and the MSRP of $475 (presently, 338.96 GBP) is holding strong. The MP110 is a quality cart but I think the Goldring E3 is the standard in this price point. There’s no issues in terms of matching. A great amp and speakers won’t give you that, they just enhance the detail extracted by that source. Now I am planning to upgrade my C. Audio Azur 640 V 2 amp which is about 12 years old. All decidly in the budget range, and getting long in the tooth, but working fine. Hi Paul! What you will lose is the best possible sound quality from your vinyl. I can’t seem to find information on this, or how to accomplish it online. As a student, I would guess that you’re near the ‘Saving money’ side of affairs To make the most out of your limited budget, one that will allow you to upgrade in the future and one that will stop you dumping your proposed purchases later on and starting all over again, I would concentrate on buying the best source you possibly can. As this is my first real system, what is the breaking in ? Focus more of getting the maximum sound from what you have in terms of ancillaries too. In broad tweaky terms? Separating the phono bit removes that noise but also the component quality of an external phono model is improved. Hi Ignacio – it all depends on your budget, really. No Audeze? Thank you very much for the offer of support. The question I really have is should I hold out, spend a bit more and reach for the planar 2? There's a vast choice of high-end headphones on the market and many are fitted with a myriad of high-tech bells and whistles. The turntable will feature cables to run to the phono amp. In the meantime, I was thinking to upgrade my phono preamp (C. Audio 551p) to a Rega Fono MM MK 3. I suppose new speaker cables (QED?) I saw one on the french market – https://www.boulanger.com/ref/1089870 – but, as you can see on the announce,it’s only written ‘REGA PLANAR’ instead of REGA RPxx. Hi Jason – sure, Rega’s own Fono for around £90 is a good buy. Right now I’m using the internal phono section in the Rega Brio. In that sense, would the Brio be capable of doing this? But retain a balance. The idea is a somewhat portable headamp that would work with the Planar 1 and Rega Fono Mini preamp but that I could also take to work and use with my computer there. You’re really looking at a £700-£800 ‘low’ for the best entry level integrated, to be honest. Hi Thomas – your English is fine, don’t worry about that My first ever turntable was a SLB2, so I’m familiar with its pros and cons, shall we say The Planar 1 is sonically superior to the RP1 and I would recommend a new deck, if you can spare the cash, because it will provide you with legal protection in terms of delivery condition and in case of problems in the future.
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