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New Rega Planar 6

Just got a new Rega Planar 6 and Dynavector 20x cartridge—replacing an aged 25+ years)Well Tempered Turntable with Dynavector 10x.  It’s only been a few hours but I’m impressed so far—and it’s nice not to have all that fluid sloshing around and the multiple adjustments (in my case mis adjustments) of the WTT. The Rega seems just right in terms of features, adjustability and-of course-sound.   Back to listening.  More after some time.  
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mofimadness
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Just to clarify— the Rega P6 was replaced recently by the Planar 6.  The Planar 6 has multiple improvements including a better tonearm, platter, “plinth” and power supply. Before the upgrade, the less expensive Planar 3, which came out a while ago, actually had a better tonearm than the next step up in the Rega line (which was the P6). Now the Planar 3 and 6 have the same tonearm. A little confusing.   My new turntable is the upgraded Planar 6.   
You beat me to it.  The older RP (ARE-PEE) 6 and the new PLANAR (PLAY-NER) 6 are pretty different.  I told Roy Gandy many years ago how confusing the models number were, but oh well.

Not sure if you knew, but the company's name was formed of the initials of its two founders (Tony RElph & Roy GAndy).  Little trivia there.
mr_m
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I know the differences between the RP-6 and the Planar 6. But I would be willing to bet both units would still have a similar Rega TT signature sound between them.
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mofimadness
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But I would be willing to bet both units would still have a similar Rega TT signature sound between them.
Yes, they do have that Rega "house" sound. Just like a lot of high-end audio gear. It’s voiced to that designer’s preferences, (good or bad, right or wrong) it's their interpretation.
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hcr8755
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However, since you can adjust the speed on the new P6, couldn't you "tune" that house sound in or out? Reviews on past Rega's indicated that some of that sound was from Rega's slightly higher rpm speed.
trelja
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Having auditioned both generations, the current P6 now separates itself from the P3, and in my opinion, more than justifies the cost differential.  The previous generation RP6 seemed more like a upgraded RP3, and I questioned the additional cost
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