You don’t have to open plastic bags to locate the manual, find the page and the instructions you need. best regards, Whats your budget re a new amp? Blimey, we audiophiles do go on a journey sometimes don’t we, eh? Also I am a bit confused about the amplifier situation, do I need to buy one of these $300-$400 amplifiers, is it worth it? Later, when you create (ta-daa!) If cash is a stumbling block then you might consider buying one and going for the other later. is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. If you're looking to upgrade the pair of earbuds that came bundled with your phone these are just the ticket. I was and still am a fan of the earlier P1 but I wanted to see how the new changes have been implemented in practical and in sound terms. Because this is the source. https://www.amazon.co.uk/3-5mm-Phono-Stereo-Audio-Cable-black/dp/B000Q6LSVS“, Great, many thanks for reaching out to them on my behalf. Again, when you can? I wanted to ask what budget amp you would recommend to be used with the REGA PLANAR 1 and active speakers. Something like a Rega Planar 3 or Pro-Ject RPM 3 would be a good idea. Many thanks for replying so quickly. ), and an old KEF subwoofer. And this tweak is only good to raise the arm, not lower it. I would possibly stretch to the £2,600 range if my “bang for buck” were significant. Hi Mr Rigby, I read your review with interest. The Mani offers great value for money (the Rega’s good too, though). I have a Naim Unitiqute 2 with Kef LS50 speakers, how do you think the Planar 1 would work with that setup or should I perhaps consider the Planar 2? But again I’m hesitating on going for the “big” ones or staying on budget ones and upgrade later…. Do you think a REGA could lead me to a higher level compare to my Technics (especially this perticular model) ? I had a few questions that I’ve had trouble finding reliable answers to across the interwebs: The pads clasp just right, providing decent noise isolation, while the headband is cushioned to take the relatively modest burden of the headphones’ 360g weight. Hi Paul , looking at getting my first turntable and have whittled it down to either the Rega Planar 1 with the Rega Fono mini AD 2 or the Audio-Technica LP5X , what would be your choice in terms of build and sound quality , Many Thanks. What would you advice? Superb audiophile headphones with a price tag to match their talents. Thanks. 04 February 2021, Audiophile headphones for discerning music lovers. Hi Payden – so you’re looking for a headphone amp with a phono amp built in and pre-amp facilities I guess. From the neutral presentation to the well-controlled bass, they sound far more expensive than they are. Thanks! Natural without sounding raw, they elevate almost any genre of music, from electro to easy listening. The receiver sits in my home office with digital media such as an Apple TV, PS4 and AirPlay delivering the goods. What are your views and possible advice? The turntable is the most important bit, though, so this upgrade is the most important. Very swish. The problem here is finding equipment that will give you a quality vinyl system and also one that provides quality digital support including streaming. If you like the look of the Denon, then go for that. You are fantastic. I’m looking at purchasing the Rega Planar 1, but overwhelmed with what amp and speakers to choose. I’d recommend it if you’re budget allows. Adjust the type of cable to your budget. You can find some coverage on this platter in here: https://theaudiophileman.com/modding-turntable-pro-ject-rpm-3/. Re. Ok, I know you’re thinking, “So what. From the installation to the final play, the Rega Planar 1 is not just outstanding, it has actually changed the nature of the market at this level. I was never really pleased with its phenolic raisin platter aesthetically and now as I figured that replacing it may also improve the sound quality I started seriously considering it. I’d want to find Thanks again for the great review, I learn more from my readers than from most experts in the industry. However, I suppose that at some point (in about 2/3 years; the turntable is barely a year old) I will upgrade it and go for something like the Planar 6 (ideally with the Ania MC catridge). was thinking these seem good value compared to the others which are around £50, but not sure if there’s a catch i’m missing! If you’re looking at the Elex, then fine. Initially I’ll be upgrading a bit at a time – turntable, then speakers, then a new amp. Hi Paul – I am finding your site very useful and informative. My Muso is going to take care of my TV soundbar adequately and potentially streaming needs if require to wait to upgrade. I come to you once more for “hi fi wisdom”. You won’t hear the full glory of the turntable in the Sonos chain but that sound quality will improve as you gradually upgrade the amp and speakers. If there’s one thing that annoys me is when a piece of hi-fi makes the decision for you. Both are superb but the newer latter deck sounds better than the older former turntable. The finest in-ears we've heard at this price. I have a question though…. Great review! Ended up getting the Planar 3, Denon PMA-800NE and Monitor Audio Bronze 2. More importantly, the XM4 offer a serious hike in sound quality. I see Rega differently because of that. For the speakers? I have heard, more recently, that the Rega with a taller cart works fine without spacers and, for a turntable at that price, all of this spacer malarky is not what it’s cracked up to be. Great! Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. I will connect to a HQ Phono preamp 220 (el cheapo). Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. I have lcd x / lcd 3 . And yes, I’m glad you like the Rega. I am looking to buy my first vinyl player and you have sold me on this one! Is it worth the savings? … am I missing a trick or going down the wrong track with the Sonos stuff? Thanks Paul for this great review. Is there a good rule of thumb to follow? Haha. In your opinion, would it be useful to spend an additional 500-600 CAD (300-350 GBP) on an amp + speakers combo instead of the Sonos? Indeed, Paul. And yes, upgrades are very useful indeed. I have thought of the Rega Elex (the Elicit is a bit above my budget but perhaps it’s worth going the extra mile). Hi Mr. Rigby, Thank you for the excellent review. Is my system able to return these details to my ears? Again, I’d like to check with Chord if you’d want to connect a turntable to it. Also, my set up is an Akaï AM2400 for the amp and speakers are TEAC SE 300 (from the early 80’s,a bit rare but good stuff here…), what do you think ? I’m planning to buy a turntable. Touching the arm for example? Also, if you do live in the USA, then Rega might not offer the best value. What you will lose is the best possible sound quality from your vinyl. Speaker cables can be had here for £59 for 3m: https://www.amazon.co.uk/QED-XTC-Pre-terminated-speaker-cable/dp/B00RXRJRCA/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1514490584&sr=8-8&keywords=performance+speaker+cables+qed, Hello Paul. I’ve placed it next to my TV and speakers, and it’s relatively close to my WiFi router so that could be causing it, or maybe the wiring in my flat isn’t great. So, I would say, because of your past form with vintage gear, get this rare mint deck and have a ball. (sorry for my english) .. and hello. So, my pure guess is, in pure sonic terms, I would go for the Rega. A couple of years have passed since you replied to Will so I wanted to check if you still recommend the same setup (pre-amp, amp and cables etc?) 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. As you can see, the Rega kit tends to hold its price pretty well which is a good thing for buyers, in the long run, who might want to offer their turntable for sale as second hand items. Would you please advise what else I need to buy for it and recommend some brands? There's really only one downside: the open back cups do leak sound, so they're not ideal for use in the office. Good stuff – if you have the time, let me know how you get on . All set up now and listening to a record on my couch. I just have to look up what i will need to stream with spotify (cause my vinyl collection isn’t that big yet ). Bluetooth: No | Noise-cancelling: No | Input: 3.5mm | Battery life: N/A | Built-in mic and controls: Yes | Weight: 20.4g. The Planar 1 offered strength and a bass impact that was potent and convincing but always with a sense of the emotional. They're comfortable too, with nicely-judged earpads and sensible weight. I was planning on getting a Planar 1 outputting into a Fono-Midi A2D. In your opinion, do you suspect on my system that the price difference is worth the quality increase? If you added cash to your budget then I’d upgrade the turntable, stretch that to £300 and buy either a Rega Planar 3 or a Pro-Ject RPM 3. It’s a bit cheaper too. Out of curiosity, what would you recommend as an alternative? Also, the more kit you insert into the chain, the worse the Rega will sound. Then a pair of speaker cables to run from the amp to the speakers. To run the PLANAR 1 through this switch box will probably degrade the signal so now deciding to either go completely separate and purchase a stand alone amp OR buy a new AV receiver such as a Yamaha etc. No problem on the translation, Wojtek – thanks for your question. Hi Paul, OK cool, I am planning on purchasing one online this evening! Already doubting about the Rega Brio amplifier now :). Thanks for your question, James. Thanks, Marc. A badly configured and supported hi-fi chain will only output 60% of its potential. The other 400 € is for a combo here in Madrid with the ONKYO-A-9110+Q3020i. You’re dead right, SW – the RP1 is the next on the list. That is, speakers with the amplifier built into the speakers themselves. A fantastic, wire-free audiophile experience that delivers soaring vocals and seamless useability. Check out my accessories section for the sort of thing I mean, cables too of course. There are lots of xt25 cables on amazon at really varied prices, finding it hard to work out the difference apart from lengthwise, would these be suitable? Budget gear can often strip this important element from its design. Many thanks again for the advice, Paul. However, first and foremost, my primary listening position for vinyl will be in front of the turntable/amp with a decent hifi setup. So, the Rega is, what, $475 in the USA? I’ve found the Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10 and Onkyo A-9030 within my budget here in Australia. Hi again Paul , is the rega upgradable like the A T , Thanks again . Try these – they’re not incredibly wonderful but they decent-ish: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Edifier-R1010BT-Bluetooth-Wireless-Multimedia/dp/B073ZDXVCM/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=edifier+powered+speakers&qid=1566479543&s=gateway&sr=8-3 If you want to move away from this sound type and go for something more audiophile then I would slowly upgrade the lot but begin at the most important part, the source and the turntable, then work through the chain to the phono amp, then the amp, dump the mixer and then the speakers. Also, if vinyl-based sound quality is a priority then I would avoid any sort of receiver. Apart from the phono amp and speakers, you’ll need speaker cables (from the amp to the speakers) plus a pair of interconnect cables from the phono amp to the amplifier. They’re lightweight, and the fact the headphone cable can be secured over the top of your ears so it doesn't hang down is useful when on the go. Hi Phillip – thanks for your kind words. Thanks again and Merry Christmas, out some additional information. From my short experience, I would tend to go with Rega but I’m no expert. Can you recommend one in the 120-150 range? Thanks for the review and it actually led me to purchase a Rega Planar 1 a couple months ago. Rega do a wall bracket the RP series: http://www.rega.co.uk/turntable-wall-bracket-1.html. But then that would be overkill anyway, like using a Bentley to do the weekly shop. It’s given me sterling service since the 70’s but I’m thinking of purchasing the Planar 1 and given that the amp was considered to be at the top of the heap for budget amps back then, do you think it will get the best out of the Rega. And I can get a new Planar 1 for 279€ or a used Planar 3 with the RB300 tonearm with a Nagaoka MP-11 for 350€. Congratulations again on the website and the videos on YouTube; they’re really educational and fun to watch as well. One example of that is this Audio-Technica example: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Audio-Technica-At95e-Phonograph-Cartridge/dp/B004NRVUMI. I really appreciate you replying too, and so quickly. The more you slide your pointer towards the ‘Saving Money’ end, the worse your sound quality. And if you're as serious about tonal balance as you are about your favourite band, you can play around with three interchangeable filters to tweak the treble to your liking. I have found your reviews to be accessible for someone who is learning about this space and also very informative with clear and concise information about the products. Regards the all in one DM41, I don’t mind spending a bit more for noticeable audio quality, so would the Marantz MR612 (for example) be a significant improvement. Yep, work from the source downwards – I’d advise on the phono amp first, then the new integrated amp. Superb review, first of all. can the CCA but used in the Brio ? What I like about this option is that I could use the speakers directly with my phone / laptop using Bluetooth or jack. Thank you AT And thanks for the question. So you’ll be fine there. Do you still think it’s the better choice? Do you think it’s worthwhile replacing the Cambridge Audios? Kind regards. Thank you. I recently picked this up and can’t seem to get it to work, hoping for some help here. Many thanks again. Hope you find it of some use. “I’ve had a quick look for the user manual, but can’t fine one… but going by what I can find there is a 3.5mm jack line input, which may work with the Fono – worth a try A phono amp has no right to be anywhere near a turntable or another component, of whatever type. Hi Diego – yes, yes, I don’t see why not. But you shouldn’t Stick with MM and if you want to go for MC, upgrade the turntable to better take advantage of what MC can offer. All decidly in the budget range, and getting long in the tooth, but working fine. Then take the cart to your next turntable upgrade. I’ve read some good reviews on these speakers. That might make the picture a little clearer. Yea I can spare a bit more cash on a phono amp, although this set up is turning out to be more expensive than i initially thought Looking at your previous recommendations it looks like my ideal setup will be NAD D3020 ($399 CAD), Fono Mini AD2 ($219 CAD) and Rega Planar 1 ($399 CAD) with whatever speakers I can find in Canada at around $299-399CAD. Sounds incredible and the white version with the acrylic platter looks like something Steve Jobs would have designed if Apple made turntables (that’s a compliment). If you’re willing to spend thousands on a pair of headphones it suggests a serious (and perhaps worrying) obsession for personal listening. Schiit?) The RP1 is different from the Planar 1. The Rega Plus will slot in well and provide you with a good front end for your vinyl and I’m sure that your aged speakers will cope. Compared to the other categories these earbuds are the best of the best and you can’t go wrong buying one of these. Total budget around £700 tops. You’ll need QED interconnects to run from the phono to the amp. If vinyl is important to you considering the rest of your hardware, I’d say the Rega is hardly sufficient. Hi Payden – oh, you want to use the Rega as the pre for your Shanling? Thank you for the quick reply´s Paul. I decided to use Connie Francis’ original pressing Sings Bacharach and David (MGM) from 1968 in which she fronts a large orchestra. You could have a phono amp priced at £50k in there, it would still be affected. I´m not sure if the The Funk Firm is selling in Belgium. How does the Planar 3 measure up to the Project The Classic for instance? I feel like my RP1 is the bottleneck but I’m not sure if the other pieces are up to the same level at this stage. OK, move the turntable away from ALL of those things, Rosie. After all, there's no need to worry about the battery conking out or the Bluetooth pairing playing up. Saying that, though, actually scouting around eBay, I noticed that the original P1 is still being sold at the full price of £248 via ‘Buy it Now’ deals while auctioned decks include a recent model for just under £200. In comparison to many other budgets turntables the P1 is sonically superior. Sorry but i still have a (stupid) question : do you think the difference will be clearly noticeable with my actual set up (amp and speakers) because if I get this turntable, i won’t change it before a year or two (need to save some budget for works in my house) ? Also, would you recommend the Planar 1 over the Project Essential 3A (with acrylic platter)? I compare it to getting bored of your car after 5 years of driving the same thing, it’s still good, but oh how fun it would be to drive something different. Regarding my CD player, I’ve had a C. Audio Azur 640 V2 for about 12 years now and I feel it’s time for a change (also, the belt is starting to cause problems). Bought a Rega Planar 2 adaptor/cable, which has the same specs as a Rega Planar 1 one, for 25 euros. If the connections can be made, then the set-up will be decent, yes. Nothing more. (Only Flac + Kodo software), Hi Paul. What are your thought’s on pairing the P3 with a Yamaha R-N602 receiver (with or without pre-amp)? The Brio is excellent and you won’t be disappointed if you decide on that but I like the 6000A’s tonal balance. I will ask you to look at your system with fresh eyes. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-Bluetooth-Receiver-Audio-Adapter/dp/B00IJYG4FY. The Q Acoustic range look promising, so i will check them out. Just a bit unwieldy for the space, and fancy a change TBH. Depends on your priorities, Mark. One local shop has recommended I go for the Rega Apollo CD player and couple it with the Rega Brio amp. I intend to get this turntable as i want to upgrade from an old Onkyo turntable. The best source possible is what you’re looking for but if it means buying a separate phono amp then free up the cash and get a Planar 1 plus that Fono. Thanks a lot, Paul. Thank you for the advice. The Denon sound can be quite hard in tone too, be aware of that. Oozing with detail and clarity, they offer a dynamic sound that's hard to beat at this price point. After reading your review of the Planar 1 I am sold and picked one up on sale for $399CAD. Thanks for you enlightments and pardon my english, My speakers specifications is it’s of any help: frequency response 48Hz-20 kHz, -3dB; sensitivity: 87dB/W/m; nominal impedance 8 ohms and 5.6 ohms at minimum at 10 kHz; power handling 60 W continuous, 120 W peak). So, my dilemma is: what next? Well, that’s not going to happen for a while! As I’m thinking of getting a Planar 3 in about 4 months, do you really think it necessary to replace my Cambridge Audio 640 C Azur to take full advantage of the new turntable?
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