I like the look of a P6 so I bought one. Now upgraded to a RB880 and Apheta2 cartridge and play through Rega Aria phonostage. The P6 is probably my last turntable.
@AudioAdvice3 жыл бұрын
That is a great set up! Happy listening!
@user-xv4hh2ck9v5 ай бұрын
Never say Never
@bullshitumpire3 жыл бұрын
Good review. Looking at pulling the trigger on the 6 but the budget can't stretch to the 8. Would love to hear a comparison using the same cartridge for those of us with ordinary ears.
@gregpantelides13555 жыл бұрын
I've been rockin' my P6/Ania from Audio Advice for about a month now and I'm absolutely over the moon with it! This thing is dead quiet...I have to strain to try to hear ANY surface noise. While I'm sure the P8 is amazing....since I have a cat I need a table that can play with the dust cover on ;-) Thanks Leon!
@keithparkhill85465 жыл бұрын
What do you think of the overall quality? Tancast 8 is what beer coolers are made from. I am torn between a p6 made out of beer cooler or a SOTA Comet iv made from wood.
@revelationsoundstudio2 жыл бұрын
How are you getting on with your P6? I am looking at purchasing it at some time.
@joebloggs8636 Жыл бұрын
@@revelationsoundstudio I got a 6 this summer and I love it...not that much different from the 8 and much cheaper .I really do love it .
@paulyb645818 күн бұрын
P6 with Ania Pro, Fono MC Mk4, PrimaLuna Evo 200 Integrated and Klipsch RF8000 speakers. Happy with the P6 and my overall setup. Had the budget for the P8 but like some others below the aesthetics and practicality of being able to play with a dustcover down helped the decision on the 6 over the 8.
@AudioAdvice18 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing, you have an nice system.
@JohnSmith-zl8rz4 жыл бұрын
the dust cover of the 8 is awful.
@likesnoozn5 жыл бұрын
Nice comparison video. I’m sure the Rega 8 sounds great, as evidenced by your toe tapping! While I prefer the look of a dust cover off, I don’t prefer a rotating platter drawing even more dust in onto my records, especially if I care enough about them to shell out 3K for the 8. I’ve never noticed unnecessary vibrations from a dust cover being down, as some audiophiles get all bent out of shape about. Also, being so light and having such a small footprint, I’d be concerned about accidentally knocking it clear across the room.
@RonRivet2 жыл бұрын
Good review. There is a big difference between an Exact MM cart compared to an Apheta 2 MC cart in sound and in price.
@AudioAdvice2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! As a general rule, moving coil cartridges extract a lot more information from a record. You normally hear more details, subtle changes in volume, and a more open and effortless top end. Many times you also get more bass punch and better tracking too. You do need a good moving coil phono preamp to hear the differences. To our ears, the jump to the Apheta 2 is huge. Thanks for watching
@user-ex9zm7bg3x3 жыл бұрын
"The difference is" that the 8's motor is mounted on the bottom? So is the 6's. Same feet, same plinth material, same motor, same brace. Is the arm worth another $1500?
@Jujuboy0 Жыл бұрын
Same neo powersupply Same sub platter Same platter material (just one added layer) Same Eblt belt (although there’s only one)
@aa5az4235 ай бұрын
I'm picking up the 6 with a Hana ML today from Raleigh. Really looking forward to it! I could swing the 8 if I compromised on the cart and I just can't see myself doing it. This will have to do for now, but that 8 looks amazing.
@AudioAdvice5 ай бұрын
That is great! You are getting a really good combo. We appreciate your support!
@mrpositronia3 жыл бұрын
I like the 8's cover. Generally, turntable covers are bulky and awkward. This is small and neat.
@fredyoung99223 жыл бұрын
A big yes! I like your video and I've subscribed your channel. Very enjoyable to watch.
@AudioAdvice3 жыл бұрын
Thank you and thanks for watching!
@theloveman95 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. Do the Planar 8s feet allow adjustability for leveling the turntable? Also, are the interconnect cables hard wired to the tonearm or can a person change the phono interconnect? Thank you for your feedback.
@mauriziolagaxio49544 жыл бұрын
I have got a brand new planar 8
@georgedoughly86822 жыл бұрын
Nice 👍🏼
@darrenvickers15574 жыл бұрын
Don't like the skeletal body much and absolutely hate the cover, looks cheap and nasty, at least with the PR8 you could leave the plinth surround on and use a traditional cover. step backward in my opinion style wise.
@whenpiratesattack5 жыл бұрын
Killer video... I'll keep dreaming.
@Anybloke5 жыл бұрын
I find my Rega to be much more stable with the 3 crappy feet removed and replaced with 4 sorbothane half spheres.
@michelrichert90524 жыл бұрын
Rule N°1 with audiophile stuff : when it's more expensive, it's better.
@knockshinnoch19503 жыл бұрын
The 8 dust cover is a missed opportunity for a unique stylish ergonomic design solution. As it is no thought has gone into it and it cheapens the overall aesthetic of the turntable.
@AudioAdvice3 жыл бұрын
Yep, it is functional, but with such a great looking table it could be more stylish. Thanks for watching
@jamiesmith8307Ай бұрын
Did you do a side by side with the same cartridge from the P8 on the P6 to really see if much a difference?
@AudioAdviceАй бұрын
Yes, we have done that for clients in the stores many times. Thanks for watching
@jamiesmith8307Ай бұрын
@AudioAdvice and not much of a difference hey. People just like spending bank for such a small increase 🙄
@georgedoughly86822 жыл бұрын
I love them Both!
@AudioAdvice2 жыл бұрын
We do too!
@esquilo______ Жыл бұрын
Hi great video! Do you think rega 8 would go well with integrated amp from Luxman l550axII? Thank you
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
The most important considerations are the overall quality match and the cartridge to the phono stage in the amp. In general terms, a Rega 8 would be great match for that Luxman. The L-550AXII can accommodate both MC and MM (including low-output MC), but does not offer the flexibility to dial in gain or impedance loading. If you want to chat with one of our designers, don't hesitate to reach out to us at audioadvice.com. Thanks!
@iimv6 ай бұрын
its weird how unstable the thing is. there is no foot under the tonearm, weird thing to do.
@AudioAdvice6 ай бұрын
Fair enough. In person, it has plenty of stability.
@rlwings5 жыл бұрын
I have a P1 that is dead quiet, hmm...
@rickmilam4134 жыл бұрын
If dead quiet is all you care about keep the power switch off...
@ingenfestbrems5 жыл бұрын
2 totally different pickups 🤔
@liamtait45235 жыл бұрын
The P6 comes as a package with an Ania MC and the P8 comes in a package with the Apheta 2. they are on there for that reason.
@Ceko5 жыл бұрын
Here’s an apple. But how does it compare to this orange?
@tomzielinski95065 жыл бұрын
@@Ceko my observation and I thought it through on you is Ceko is [ A Simple Man ] 😂😂😂
@sevenman96724 жыл бұрын
@@liamtait4523 The P8 also comes in a package with the Ania MC. This is supposed to be a turntable comparison - and it's a decent one - but using two different cartridges, especially decidedly varying in price ones from the same manufacturer, renders the conclusions based from listening a complete red herring. A pity.
@narabdela5 жыл бұрын
If you see an audio salesman tapping a foot and /or nodding his head, walk away!
@MrMickymitch4 жыл бұрын
lol
@RobertKohut11 ай бұрын
Tables made from the stuff they used to pack them in a box for shipping.... LOL
@AudioAdvice11 ай бұрын
Haha, not exactly, but Rega believes in reducing mass. Thanks for watching
@user-xv4hh2ck9v5 ай бұрын
The p9 is a step up
@AudioAdvice5 ай бұрын
Yes, but it is 25 years old now, no longer a current model, but still a great table
@MrAngtigre2 жыл бұрын
its not the cost of the turntable (although they do cost) its the cost of the record collection. And that's another thing eg: Jazz at the Pawn Shop - beautiful recording, but poor jazz - almost any Oscar Petersen record from Decca will walk it like chop sticks going through a plate of beef chow fun.
@AudioAdvice2 жыл бұрын
Haha, thanks for watching!
@Josal4 жыл бұрын
great review
@crazyprayingmantis55965 жыл бұрын
Dual belt does nothing
@ck540411 ай бұрын
Why don’t mention prices ?
@AudioAdvice11 ай бұрын
We have found prices change too often to talk about them in our videos as 5 years later we get grief for not having it at the price someone saw in the video. We always have links to the products in the written article we link in the video. Thanks for watching
@mikaveekoo3 жыл бұрын
Could somebody explain why all Rega players lack the ground wire??
@AudioAdvice3 жыл бұрын
Rega has the ground on the left channel. They prefer the audio performance using this method. Thanks for watching
@mikaveekoo3 жыл бұрын
@@AudioAdvice So the left channel ground is connected to the cartridge of course but also to the ground post inside the player.
@AudioAdvice3 жыл бұрын
@@mikaveekoo Yes, and in some cases you have to use a different ground method, we did a video on it kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iaiRnNyU1K7Rp3k.html
@mikaveekoo3 жыл бұрын
@@AudioAdvice Thank you.
@toneyisaiah4085 жыл бұрын
Both have dust covers to protect your records.
@johannkrist3 жыл бұрын
dust covers are not there to protect your records. It's better to remove it while listening. The design of Rega dustcover is obviously for easy removal. After owning a P6 for three years and doing tweeks to my setup I found out that removing the dustcover did improve the sound that was before very good.
@twofiress5 жыл бұрын
haha nonsense :) i will stick to the R2.
@Ceko5 жыл бұрын
The 80’s called. They want their haircut back.
@AnssiRai5 жыл бұрын
What's their number? I want my youth back. (By the way, how do they pay their phone bill?)
@rickmilam4134 жыл бұрын
Leon's a great guy and very highly regarded in the industry. I guess I'm must not the fashion maven you are. Or a jerk, which your comment implies.
@hunkydorian3 жыл бұрын
"This here thing tracks records so well you don't hear any surface noise." Sorry. I'm just so sick of turntables. But I have to use them to listen to music. It's a shame that they gotta cost so much.
@joebloggs8636 Жыл бұрын
Grow up man
@robertfinnigan75074 жыл бұрын
Hunt down a Thorens TD160 HD, pop a Hana low output MC on it....you’ll be in vinyl heaven 😀 Don’t like to hear folk calling turntables...tables either
@toneyisaiah4085 жыл бұрын
I don't like it.
@ElectoneGuy5 жыл бұрын
More audiophoollery...
@margix11725 жыл бұрын
ugly ugly ugly turntables...and way overpriced
@tomzielinski95065 жыл бұрын
@Mong man go to spec savers fella??? You are the troll
@tomzielinski95065 жыл бұрын
@Mong man 😂🖕🖕😂 get the message!!! See you at Old Trafford..