Rega P3 2016 vs RP3 Shoot-Out: Sonics + Features

[@CyberScenicDrone]

Geez, Ian. Your videos are getting addictive. I especially appreciate the extra effort you put in to compare all of the pertinent details of the item being reviewed. The side-by side sound comparisons are extremely helpful too. Keep up the great work!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear John, Thank you for your stamp of approval!!! Very happy to see my hard work pay off and seeing them to be of help to fellow vinyl friends around the world. Really happy! May you have a good peaceful weekend with family and friends!!! - ian:-)

[@douglasmalicki1427]

I have a P3 and Nagaoka MP-150 on the way- should have them both next week. I'm upgrading from a P1 with an MP-110 and some Tangospinner upgrades that I'm migrating over to the new deck. Can't wait!

[@BarakaPDub]

This was outstanding! You could hear the difference in the side by side comparison.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Thank you Paul! The differences are big... I am very sure during live listening...and i thought over youtube...the differences would be dulled. During piecing up and "sewing up" the video clips...i was surprised myself too, really!!! My eyes went big. Big difference indeed.

[@cruibin]

Great review :) thank you! Just purchased a new Planar 3 partially based on your balanced and thorough reviews.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Hope you enjoy it my friend! :-) thank you for coming by and chatting me up, plus your very kind friendship. See you soon, and anytime! ENJOY YOUR SUPERB P3. YayyyyyyyY!!! :-D

[@MrA5htaroth]

@@HiViNywschannel hi, love your channel and your spirit! I see you have great attention to detail for hifi, and for your use of English, which is excellent. In the spirit of continuous improvement, please note that "chatting up" has a special meaning distinct from "chatting to" that you may not have intended. Offered only in a spirit of support! Hope your channel goes well and maybe see you one day.

[@HiViNywschannel]

@@MrA5htaroth Dear Mr Graham, thank you very much for your very tender response!... thank you for trusting me to be able to listen to feedback in the first place too! Thank you! I told my family and colleagues too, that "if other people are able to give you feedback, or criticisms, it is better than striking lottery." Cherish them. May be difficult to take at certain situations, but, take it. Take them all. Cherish them. Warmest Regards too my friend, to you and your family at home🍀🏡🎶🍀🎶🎶🎶 be safe, well and happy, always.

[@jofrposa]

Thanks as always for the comparison, if it is not done like this, you cannot see the differences between very similar products, a hug and hoping that you have time and health to continue offering these interesting videos.👍

[@HiViNywschannel]

Thank you my friend Jose🙏🤗🌿 for catching up and your kind and encouraging comments! Time and health.... brother, thank YOU. Yes time and health... sharp and kind of you to offer these two well wishes for me. Brother, things are looking up here amongst my community, and I hope it is too, for you and your community!🙏🏡🍀🏡🍀🌱🏡🍀🏡🍀🏡🌱🌱🌱 may all of us vinyl brothers find time and solace with our families and analogue music flowing at home...🎶🎵🎶🎶🎶🤗 Warmest Regards Buddy.

[@johnhazel591]

I really enjoy your videos. I too am looking forward to the new additions to the 2016 Planar series. You put the fun and enthusiasm back into Hi Fi.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Thank you John!!! We all do it together with our own little vinylspheres of friends around us!!! :-D Let's go John!! And may you continue listening and enjoying your vinyl playback and appreciation for years to come!!! Best Regards! - ian :-D

[@yippie6862]

Hey friend! Wow, you did an amazing job on this video. I can tell it must have taken a lot of time to complete. I know there will be a lot of people happy for this video. Thanks for taking the time to do this detailed comparison. It's good to know that Rega's changes have been worthwhile. I'll be waiting for the P6 to come out. I hope Rega will use an all metal sub platter for the P6. Cheers!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Thank you brother!.. yes i did spend a lot of time :-D !!! I read that Rega is coming out with more models before the end of the year, so i guess the successor to RP6 as well should be near...especially when they already have the new RB330 tonearm to replace the RB303 tonearm. You are right my friend!!!

[@musicman8270]

My white P3 is identical to the one in the review, except the cartridge of course, mine is an OM2. The way to enjoy this hobby without going broke is to find the sweet spot between the economy lines and the high end stuff. The P3 is it. The tone arm s a work of art, everything I have bought made in England has been really good sounding, they seem to have the knack for making musical equipment.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Enjoy your P3 Buddy 👋😄👍 it is a superb deck for playing our vinyl records indeed!!!! Have fun my friend!!!😄🎶🎵🎶🎶

[@benjamincouillard5906]

Wow! This review is what I call dedication! Very good work, very rarely (if ever) seen elsewhere on the web! Keep it up! You've got a new fan!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Thank you Benjamin!...for your appreciation and encouragement. Truly. Thank you... just want to be useful for you friends and brothers-in-Vinyl :-). May you have a good time listening to your records! Best Regards, ian

[@julesbarry2081]

Fantastically comprehensive review. Thanks for taking the time and trouble to make it absolutely clear which is the better turntable.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Jules Barry Dear Jules, thank you for your kind time and support too!!! Fyi... i just bought a new P3 eight days ago for myself too😄😅😄✌!! Have fun my friend!!! Warmest Regards!!! ~ ian.

[@jonnyonthespott]

Great review, I thoroughly enjoyed it!! The new planar 3 sounds excellent, but this review actually confirmed my excitement....for my new rp3! I was able to get a brand new one for half the price of the new planar 3, and using the difference in money saved, I will undoubtedly turn the rp3 into a superior machine. Either way, GREAT TABLES!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Jonny Rogoff Hahaha... alright my friend!! Modifications time for you coming up then 😃😃😃!!!

[@skularatna8136]

I’ve got the RP3 bought it 8 years ago running on a Denon DL103 hooked up to a Cayin A50T with KT77s and Vintage Wharfedale E-30 96db efficiency speakers. Sounds sublime. Planning on upgrading to the Rega Neo TT PSU. Nice comparison and review btw.

[@garielouisesbautista568]

Best reviewer on youtube....thank you for your effort.

[@ScottJenkins1984]

This is a perfect comparison. Thank you so much.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Thank you too ny friend🙏😄🍀

[@poetryonplastic]

It was your video that pushed me over the edge to trade in my Pro-Ject Carbon for a P3 last week. Enjoying the synergy Rega has with my LS50s. Thanks for maintaining such a great channel, happy spinning.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Friend😄, I like your Poetry on Plastic term!!!!! Enjoy your P3 and those fantastic LS50s!!!!!!! Mouth-watering prospect realized by you! Killer system.💪👍😄

[@stevedundee866]

Thanks so much for your review. You make it very easy for a novice to understand and help a great deal in my determining the best audio solution. Your videos are also enjoyable to watch and the music you play....you have excellent taste my friend ! Cheers from Australia Steve

[@HiViNywschannel]

Thank you too Buddy Steve... and great to see you on a Monday morning!!!!😄👍 very nice of you to write to me on a Monday morning! Cool regards to you and you family in 🇦🇺!!!😄🎶🎵🎶🎶🎶have fun my friend!

[@jerryjazzbo2845]

Damn, I bought an RP3 about 2 months before the P3 was to come out. I wasn't even aware about the P3's upcoming release. No wonder I got the RP3 for a lower price. I trust your reviews, Ian.....so I just made the most of it. Your recommendation of the Nagaoka MP110 with the adjustable spacer is probably just what the doctor ordered. So thanks to you, it could have been worse.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Buddy, :-D I have been running the MP-110 with my P3 on spacer (6mm to 8mm) since mid-Sept 2017 and have been very, very happy!!!! :-D You can see it behind me Fono MM Mk3, Quintet Bronze and Hana EL review videos recently released. Hahaha... way to go buddy!! You have gotten a RP3 for a good price, and THAT IS GREAT! Having your MP-110 and Mani accompanying your RP3 will be stupendous!!!! :-D Way to go man, we look forward. I look forward for you. Big pat on your back Brother :-D!!!! Warmest Regards and see you! ~ ian.

[@pointsbeingmade7996]

Its a great player be happy.

[@Shuddersfield0303]

Thanks for your time and great effort Ian. This is how hi fi reviews should be done. Congratulations....

[@HiViNywschannel]

Thank you Ian too, for your kind words and generous encouragement. I feel more obliged even more now to commit to helping and serving the vinyl community of friends. Best Regards and have a good weekend! :-D

[@peterbustin2683]

Great review. Im currently saving up for a RP3 - have a P1+ at the moment, which is superb !

[@mcnyregrus]

I appreciate all the effort that went into this, and at first I thought different cartridges had been used, but then I noticed that the camera was moved a little bit, which can actually change the sound quite a lot. Proper recordings through a soundcard would have been better, but that's of course too late now.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Brother the sound is recorded separately using a higher quality mic on a fixed stand at the same fixed spot equidistant from two speakers in both set-ups. The sound and video recording are mixed thereafter. :-D I want to reassure you that as for sound, same mic, same spot. But thank you very much for looking out for me, I will never know my blindspot unless I remain open and welcoming to suggestions and observations. Thank you very, very much Buddy :-D !!!

[@mcnyregrus]

Thanks for your response :-). Obviously, I had no way of knowing that the video and the microphone came from two different feeds, but thanks for clearing it up :-). Still, recordings through a soundcard are much better. I use the NAD PP-4, which is a phono preamp costing around $150 that has a built-in A/D converter, but regular A/D converters (without the phono preamp) can be had for much cheaper (for instance from Behringer). Lastly, the Rega Elys cartridge has a dip in the frequency response of its treble, so it will sound a bit dark, whereas many other cartridges (or the Elys run through an equalizer) will sound brighter and clearer.

[@will04chou]

Thank you and what an awesome review. Really enjoyed the pickup, unboxing and the RP3 vs P3 comparison review video you have put together.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Will Chou Thank you Brother Will! May you have a great journey ahead in Vinyl! :-D Have fun my friend!... - ian.

[@tomhound273]

got the p3 because of your reviews - your ears are better than mine - i love my p3 and i had a Rega in the 70's. when the glass platter broke - i threw the whole thing in the dumpster. stupid guy. lol - but who would think vinyl would come back. lol. thanks for your great informative reviews.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Yayyyeeee 👍👍👍you know you're onto something of the top draw. Congratulations Buddy!!!!!! 💪 Thank you too my friend, for coming by and catching up!!!! 👋😄🌿!!!!!

[@max79444]

A first class review. I’m considering a P3. My last turntable was sold in 2008, was a Ariston RD 110 SME 3009.2 with a Shure M95.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Thank you Sir and I have to admit that after doing the P1 vs PS-HX500 vs DebutCarbonDC test shoot-out, 3 months ago :-D, I was so impressed by the P1, that I feel that I have to buy a P3 for myself 2 months ago, both for listening and as a reliable top performer as a test-bed for my cartridges and phonostages reviews from now on. I am sure you will do very well, the P3 sounds indeed fabulous!! Warmest Regards my friend!! See you! ~ ian.

[@Nubben100]

Excellent review Ian! Thank you for all your hard work!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Thank you my friend! :-D Yet again!! for your support and encouragement.. Let's keep the vinyl dream alive. Best Regards!

[@Jim_2E0HKM]

Upgraded my turntable from audio technica LP-5 to the new Rega P3 on your review and I am very pleased! Great turntable, your review was very accurate and helped my choose well, many thanks!

[@HiViNywschannel]

James Hickman Dear Brother James...thank you too for your kind friendship and time writing in. The P3 sans the Elys2, and hooked up with my MP-110 sounds a dream... need 6-8mm spacers to get the 92deg SRA.. what joy in the music quality thereafter!!! 👋😄✌!!! May you have immense fun with your quality deck. (Btw the above deck when i did the video is not mine.... but i did recently, finally purchased mine: just 6 weeks ago😄👌! Finally. Warmest Regards my friend!!

[@brianmoss5483]

I see Nipper checking out the differences too. Nice touch

[@HiViNywschannel]

Brian Moss Brother Brian, Hope you are doing fine👍😄and well.. Best Regards, ~ ian.

[@yupimbackk]

Im so glad i found your channel... and i say that with a Big Smile....

[@HiViNywschannel]

Yo bro! :-D thank you for your kind support and words... Warmest Regards, ~ian.

[@kristerlanner3718]

THAT is what i call comparison, god job! looking forward to see rp1 vs planar 1

[@HiViNywschannel]

Krister Lanner Thank you fellow brother-in-Vinyl :-D ... i will do my best again and i have been aiming at the p1 vs rp1 for quite some time... just awaiting my retailer's green light and stocks are comfortable on his side :-D Yes i will do my best. Very best of vinyl spinning times ahead for you my friend! - ian :-)

[@jameschant2740]

What a fantastic review there Ian. Amazing how many differences exist between the two turntables emanating from the same audiophile series. My local record store Tazz Records currently carries the RP3 but thanks to your video the P3 is the obvious choice where these two models are concerned. Thank-you !

[@HiViNywschannel]

Thank you James.... Ah... Tazz records!!!! :-D have fun there my friend!!! Sincerely, ian.

[@sportundwein]

James Chant

[@HiViNywschannel]

Jochen Leeder 😄👌

[@EddieJazzFan]

I see that "Music Direct" here in the US has this new table in stock. I think I will order one. Thanks for all your informative reviews that you do. They are fun to watch. Regards, Eddie

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Eddie :-D, Thank you for your sharing too!!! Now with your information, other friends here who are interested in getting this deck will know a useful option!!! Sincerely, ian :-)

[@IsaacJDean]

Wow interesting to see that there is a difference between the two. Look forward to seeing you review the P2!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Isaac :-D, thank you!!! Yes do go by the differences as I verbally described. I have painstakingly A-B tested the P3 vs the RP3 back to back, to and fro.... however as I would like to inform kindly all my kind friends like you who believe and trust my reviews, the video included is for illustration purposes only...and not for viewers to judge the sound quality. Reason no.1) :-) : - I never believe in digitised files to gauge analogue equipment, 2) KZbin's sound quality is not a high resolution digital format too. That is why, the videos included of the system playing the various records, are for illustration purposes only, and to build on the visual and infotainment value of the equipment reviews :-). The most important parts are what I stated verbally, and in written words, about the equipment. Thank you Isaac for coming by and catching up, and for your kind words and encouragement. Best Regards to you and may you have a joyful vinyl playing journey ahead with family and friends! - ian.

[@1969carlo]

nice demo, I have the black matt p3 and loving it, would like to try some new cartridges ....one day perhaps....

[@HiViNywschannel]

:-D lovely black matt . Timeless and very understatedly cool. i have one black rp6 before too, and also saw and felt the new matt black p6 at the dealer's place recently as well.... lovely :-D

[@joseijumimerino2102]

one of the best if not the best conparison videos i have seen. i would change the super mario brothers background music, but the review is superb!! well done

[@HiViNywschannel]

joseijumi merino Thank you my friend👋! Hahaha Super Mario Music!!!👍😄🤣😅 You are playing music on a Rega currently? Or intend to get one? Have fun in your vinyl journey!

[@TheMykelbar]

thanks for doing all the leg work for me, great review

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy :-D thank you for coming by too and saying hi to me!!!... do have a great vinyl'ing journey ahead my friend!... Warmest Regards.

[@MarkSWilliams27]

Thank you for this fairly comprehensive and cogent, well thought out comparison. Very helpful.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Thank you Mark.... it is not perfect. But i have really tried my best... :-D Thank you for your kind words and acknowledgement... i feel so happy :-D!!! Best Regards, ian

[@andreasleonlandgren3092]

Nice 2 see that somethings get better Than before! Still if you find rp3 used for a bargain. Buy it!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Ooooh yes indeed, a used RP3 is super great as well!!!!!!!!!! Super bargain!!! Thank you for catching up again Buddy!!!! Warmest Regards and have a great week ahead! :-D

[@timgraley2198]

Your review is the best I have seen, a superb job! The subtle differences between the two, you wouldn't think there would be any differences. I would say the biggest differences came with the motor and the feet, and possibly the brace being 1mm thicker on the P3. I'm glad to see vinyl doing extremely well in Asia. However, I am envious you have a good selection of stores to choose from. Where I live in the US we have NO stores to shop. I have to buy all of my vinyl online. Are prices different between stores, or are they relatively the same. Thank you for the wonderful videos. Long Live Vinyl!!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Tim, I am humbled by your comments and thank you for your kindness and encouragement... I hope you have a pleasant and vibrant Vinyl journey ahead... We will try to do our best along the way in whatever capacities we have, to help other friends get into Vinyl and enjoy this most beautiful and human, humane way :-D of enjoying music... Best Regards Tim, ian :-)

[@derekwoolston3564]

Hello Ian. A very well constructed and comprehensive review, can't wait for that EL84 valve test. Mata ato de.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dearest Derek!!! Hi!!! Sorry for my tardiness...just came back home and now bringing Mokochan for a walk... messaging you now as we are enjoying our evening walk. Of course Moko's mummy is here too at Moko's お散歩!!! :-D うんちしたよ!!! Now Moko is doing more markings and finding some friends' ones too! You're the EL84 expert my friend!!! :-D no where no where am i going to reach your standards. Thank you my friend... thank you for chatting up and being with us all the time. Yours, ian.

[@derekwoolston3564]

Thanks for telling me about Moko poohing there's a lot of that on the net already. Some would say that I'm contributing to that but I must say I'm very disappointed that you are trying to ignore that lovely valve shoot-out.:-D. You have already passed my humble standards by some margin so no excuses there. Anyway thanks once more for all the effort that obviously goes into testing kit and making videos. Domo arigato gozaimusu.

[@derekf5495]

I always enjoy your videos and passion for hi fi

[@HiViNywschannel]

Thank you my friend. May you Brother Derek, be blessed with a journey lined up with vinyl analogue cartridges, tonearms, turntables, records, records and records!!!!🍀😄🎶🎶🎶🏡🎶🎶🎶

[@veerasakbenjadol6957]

Excellence work Ian! Very informative review, I will wait and see if they'll release the new P5 in the future, hope you and your family are doing well!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Thank you Veerasak for your wellwishes. May you and your family be well and happy too. Sincerely, ian.

[@AverageJoeVinyl]

Another wonderful and informative review, Brother Ian! Well done!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Thank you Joe!!! I am glad to see you again! Hope you're doing well too! Have a great weekend ahead! Best, ian.

[@melonmaniac]

Brilliant and detailed review. You dismantled every element of the acoustics like an audio engineer would. I have an old incarnation of the rp3-24 with a Dynavector 10x5 cartridge. Despite the wonderful depth of the music it does sound a little sluggish with a lack of treble at times so am thinking of this new model with a Nagaoka mp500 (has to be a Japanese cartridge for me). best wishes from London!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Jonathan!.. :-D Thank you for coming by and writing in your experience!!!!!! Woooaah!!>.. the Nagaoka MP500!!!! Judging by how great the MP110 is against all its competitors, I am now fully alert and aware of how brilliant Nagaoka can be. I have a feeling your combination is going to rock big time. Best Regards, Ian.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Have a great week ahead too in London!!!

[@melonmaniac]

Thanks.Try and do more cartridge reviews. Your analytical approach got me thinking about how simplistic my listening approach is. Just curious on hearing how a cartridge can bring out certain sounds that I have in my head but with your guidance on the reviews of the cartridges done I forgot how important it was to go in depth and listen to the ways that other cartridges carry the sound. Well done on all your hard work with vinyl and all great things about them. You are a credit to the music industry.

[@mjthrillergn]

I owned both, the P3 and RP3. I have to say though, the RP3 with EXACT is a winner. It sounds so bold! I'm not a dancer at all, but when almost any song plays, I have to tap my feet. It just has that effect. The P3 for me, is just a nice listening TT. The RP3 has personality. If that makes any sense... :)

[@karabennemsi1923]

Hi Ian, You did an awsome job again. Your comparison is in fact objective. My experience so far is (I got my new record player in the meantime...) that the sound is generally clearer now. As you mentioned - bass is better and more controlled now. I'm very happy with the result, but unfortunately my pulley is not silent - you can hear it, when the platter is running. So I have returned it to my local store, I hope the will find the problem. All the best

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Kara! Well done and thank you for coming by again too!!! :-D hahaha... it's good you are getting your system fixed up very soon! Best begards to you my friend!!!

[@edwardbarr1533]

Great honest review dear friend

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dearest Ted!!! :-D Hi!!!!!! How are you doing!!!?! :-D Brother hope those linn, regas, ariston, nagaoka mp carts, denons are rocking out great as ever!!! Hahaha!! May you have a great weekend ahead counting up to 2017! Best, best regards, and see you my dear friend!!! - ian :-) (PS: any updates my friend on your analog front, let me know! )

[@silicone6827129]

A very candid review! Good effort!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Thank you my friend :-D Have a good weekend!!! ian.

[@hbaboris]

What an wonderful review !!!! THANK YOU !!!!! The new Planar 3 is just gorgeus !!! What a lovely turntable. Considering the lack of extension in high frequencies compared to the Technics, believe me , the Nagaoka, AT and Goldring has more details in high frequencies than Elys. I had the chance of mounting a Nagaoka MP 11 ( old model ) in a Rega Planar 3 ( old model too ) of a friend of mine replacing the Elys ( old model two :) ) and I was surprised how better extension and details we got with the Nagaoka. For me, the Elys ( especially the 2 series ) has a wonderful musicality and a good punch, however, it does not track so well and, yes, lack more details and extension.

[@HiViNywschannel]

My friend from Brazil!!!! Yes!!! Thank yoooou so much for your VALUABLE INPUT!!!! :-D Hahaha...you know what my brother? : as we are speaking now, my friend has just taken delivery of his P3 and awaiting the Nagaoka MP110 cartridge to replace the Elys2!!! WHAT A COINCIDENCE that you shared exactly YOUR EXPERIENCE that is what my friend is mimicking exactly!!! He also felt the Elys2 lacking in treble refinement, air and that VITAL BELIEVABILITY!!! Thank you, my friend!!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@hbaboris]

KKKKKK.....what a coincidence !!!!! Good to know that . Important to point out that the Elys2 is not a bad cartridge...far from that....however, in my opinion it is over priced . Nagaoka MP110 is a real bargain....but the P3 deserves a much better cartridge to extract the best from it. Keep your excellent work...I will be always supporting you my friend. :)

[@HiViNywschannel]

Thank you Brother!!!!!! Very Grateful, Ian.

[@aminjamal7946]

Great review. Am venturing into records. Highly considering the P3. But also contemplating whether to spend extra and get the Clearaudio Concept.

[@HiViNywschannel]

A very warm welcome to you then my fellow vinyl friend!! :-D . Way to go man!!! I wish you a speedy start and followed by many vinyl records!! Warmest Regards!!!! ~ ian.

[@edwardbarr1533]

Another superb review objective and helpful,as you always

[@HiViNywschannel]

Thank you my friend. Hope you are doing well too! :-D Best Regards, ian.

[@Agent-vj3ns]

You have the best reviews. Thanks

[@HiViNywschannel]

Thank you too Vinyl buddy :-D Have a great day ahead my friend!

[@bjrnsjohnsen1278]

Thank u for this, I have decided to upgrade myself, having owned the RP3 for some time, I just ordered a new Planar 3:)

[@HiViNywschannel]

Thank you for coming by and dropping in a note. I am just saying what is fair and truthful about the improvements the P3 indeed has, over the RP3 :-D. Best regards Bjørn!!! - ian

[@bjrnsjohnsen1278]

What's that album playing with the woman on the cover and the great bass playing? I would like to own a copy of that for my new P3 :)

[@scotgoth]

love your videos,keep up the good work,much love from scotland to you

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dearest Friend, and a great thank you to you who is from the land that gave us the Klimax'es, the Akurates and the Majiks! Thank you!!! Great engineering over there!!! From the tiny red dot, Ian.

[@bareknuckles2u]

Great review/comparison. Thank you very much! I love your videos!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear brother-in-Vinyl, My pleasure!!! Please enjoy your Vinyl journey with great friends!!! :-D ian.

[@HiViNywschannel]

***** Thank you Sir! :-D Happy Vinyling my friend!!!... Best regards, - ian

[@justinparkman3585]

this is how it should be done and not just someone doing a review of something and saying it's the best and the next week reviewing something different and saying the same thing. it seems there alot of this going on on KZbin especially with speakers .

[@tonycolbourne7694]

Great review as always. 👍

[@HiViNywschannel]

Brother, thank you for your kind time and support🤗🤗🤗 Warmest Regards for your New Year😄🎉🎊🎉🎶🎵🎶🎶👍

[@kingsdrummer]

Very interesting video. Both look like awesome turntables and have a classy look to them. The newer model looks great. Maybe I should start saving up and look into one of these later down the road. Thanks for posting, very well done comparison video !

[@HiViNywschannel]

Thank you my friend... !!! I also wonder what other models Rega is going to come up with for this year :-D May you have a good weekend too brother!

[@donlamontagne7606]

An excellent review, very informative, a pleaser to watch.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Thank you Don :-D I hope it is straightforward and thorough enough.... Thank you for your kind words and encouragement! Have a good Sunday my friend! - ian :-)

[@AnalogueInTheUK]

Another well-crafted review. I found this very useful.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Thank you my friend :-D Very happy to see you again!!! Hope your weekend is starting off very well!!! Best Regards, ian.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Thank you my friend :-D Very happy to see you again!!! Hope your weekend is starting off very well!!! Best Regards, ian.

[@andreasleonlandgren3092]

You my friend is the best. I dont believe in marketing hype! Me neither:)

[@HiViNywschannel]

Hehheh Andreas, hi five..... there is toooooo much marketing hype out there. We should all be wise :-D!!!

[@XjunkieNL]

Very informative review, Ian. Very well done. Amazing how some of these details have changed the sound. As always it is about the details. Enjoyed watching the comparison.. /Paul

[@HiViNywschannel]

Thank you Paul. To be fair. I was very sceptical as always. I was even thinking, "even if there is a change, is it for the better, or just a different presentation without any improvement actually?" Hahaha... :-D well this time, the p3 is indeed much better than the model it replaces. Thank you Paul for your time really. I really value you friends viewing. That is 5-10min of your precious time in a day. Sincerely, ian.

[@russiansks2715]

Excellent review. Really enjoyed this. Thanks.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear brother-in-VInyl! :-D Thank you too for your kind words of encouragement. I hope to do the best for the community. Best Regards, ian :-D

[@martinboucher6225]

Great review!Thanks!

[@ProjectOverseer]

Such a great shootout 👍

[@HiViNywschannel]

Thank you Buddy Chris :-D hope you and your family have unpacked more stuffs Saturday!and take Sunday off a bit :-D

[@ivjpeterson]

Great review HiViNyws like always.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Jared brother! Thank you as always tooooo!!! :-D Best Regards and have a great weekend! - ian

[@max79444]

After 9 years of no Vinyl I become curious and purchased a Project basic off eBay. It was a very early one and not a Carbon. The seller had only used it briefly before buying a Technics. I was amazed at the results hence my interest in upgrading

[@HiViNywschannel]

Bryan Powell i see your point brother 😄✌! Well done💪!!

[@kawada1]

The P3 is a beautiful piece of hardware. May be best to purchase it without the cartridge. Great detailed review! I have already ordered my Goldring Elektra!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Woah man!!!!! Yes exactly!!!! You are smart about that!! : purchase the p3 without the Elys2 cartridge. My 2 friends did exactly that! They just bought and brought home the p3 without the Elys2 cartridge...and awaiting their Nagaoka MP110. Btw i have been listening to the Elektra for the past few days and it is so musical and brilliantly dynamic too!!! Midrange coherent. Music totally immersive. Beautiful.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Hope you have received your Elektra my dear friend!!! Luis, :-D initially the Elektra doesn't sound good out of the box, BUT AFTER 50 HOURS, YOU WILL BE ENJOYING SONIC BLISSSSSS from then on!!! Hahaha....i know! Because i am playing with the Elektra for the whole of the recent weekend!!! Beautifuo beautiful and coherent midrange especially. Yummmmmyy!!! Bass is good, treble is refined... NO sibilance (lowest of the top3 carts) and no upper midrange brightness too!!! Beautiful and brilliant!!! My best regards to you and your family Luis!!! - ian

[@kawada1]

Thanks ian, I purely purchased it based on your recommendation in your fantastic review series so Thank you very much!!!! I will make sure to keep the break in period in mind and I am so happy to be able to fully enjoy my music and not get the listening fatigue that I get currently from my Sumiko Oyster. Looking forward to your detailed reviews. My best to you and your family and Moko too!

[@HiViNywschannel]

+Luis Sanchez Cool man Luis. I am 10000% sure you are going to have it: no more listening fatigue, and yet brilliant refined and dynamic performance song after song. All genres really. The Elektra has the best midrange composure of the top3 carts. Really an outstanding cartridge. Thank you Luis for your trust too. Good friend, i see you again! I am preparing the Green and Elektra videos now. Sincerely, ian.

[@mads1554]

Any chance of showing a video on installing the MP110 on the P3 and if any adjustments are needed ie: spacers under the tonearm, im just about to get this deck as in the demo i had i really did not like the ELYS 2 Cartridge. :)

[@KentI999]

Great videos Ian. Any thoughts on buying a used rp3 compared to a new planar 1 or 2?

[@neooishi5014]

Perfect work ! I appreciate your work and admire your enthusiasm for turntables. Based on your comparison videos I have decided to obtain Nagaoka mp 110. It is perfect cartridge ! Now I consider to obtain the R3 and had dilemma whether my Nagaoka is better than rega cartridge. I could save $200 ;). In my country I can buy non cartridge version for $800... I dont understand the price policy of Rega..... thank you for your reply about it...

[@HiViNywschannel]

Neo Oishi Dear brother-in-Vinyl. Yes. A P3 with the Nagaoka MP110. SCORCHING👍😄. Help yourself and enjoy superb great vinyl sound!!! Warmest Regards, ian.

[@InChristJesus87]

Love your videos and thank you for keeping them in English!!!!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Thank you too for your kind support my friend!! I aim to speak better. Pardon my English.

[@InChristJesus87]

HiViNyws channel no you do a fantastic job! Thanks again!

[@HiViNywschannel]

kwazykilla87 I am humbled. Thank you Buddy 👋😄

[@andreadidonna]

Thank you very much indeed for this good job!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Andrea Di Donna Thank you Andrea for your kindness again :-D See you soo my friend!

[@superidyt]

What is the best choice in 2021? Rega RP6 or Rega P2? Any significant differences especially in the tonearms?

[@HiViNywschannel]

:-D between the two, i would pick a RP6 over a P2 my friend!!! Warmest Regards and have a joyous vinyl'ing analogue journey of enjoyment!!! :-D

[@superidyt]

@@HiViNywschannel Thank you so much!

[@LARGAS13]

Mr. Ian this might be an irrelevant question to the subject of the video but could you suggest me a synergy for the brand new Planar 6 I am goint to buy in a short period of time? (Preamp + Amp + Speakers that most suit with each other) My budget is that every single device should not be should not pass the 1000€ or 1500 for speakers. Thank you very much

[@rezadwiarianto9511]

What a huge improvement! I'm very curious in how does it compare with the RP6 Nice comparison Ian!! keep up the good work!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Reza! How are you spinning thus far? Hahaha!!!... thank you for your kind encouragement. Will continue to work hard. And with regards to ypur query on the p3 vs the rp6, i have not done a direct comparison between them yet. Reports online has it that Rega is coming up with a lot of new models by the end of this year. And i reckon the rp6 will also be replaced by perhaps a new "p6" or some other model nomenclature, benefitting from the new RB330 tonearm, phenolic braces, Motor unit, cables, etc. Not sure if the new one would indeed have 2 layers of that "Optiwhite" glass manufacturing...but i guess so! :-D

[@rezadwiarianto9511]

+HiViNyws channel still rocking my lovely RP1 right now. i'm looking for an upgrade, and this table is very tempting. Yeahh i believe planar 6 will be even better!! can't wait for that table to be released! be sure to review that one!!!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Hahaha... you're excited like a kid!!! It is alright!! I like that! Sure...i will grab the new models for review at first shipments landing in Singapore. My local Rega retailers are pretty crazy....they don't mind me borrowing their kit and speaking ill of the performances if i detect so. I like this kind of professional honest relationships. And i will make us of this, and translate into videos for all of you friends.

[@YannickKhong]

So.. if I understand this right: the P3 is good but for that price the SL1200mk2 with nagaoka is best?

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Brother, yes, the P3 is the best of the new turntable lot at US$900-1,100. But if one were to not mind buying used, the SL1200Mk2/3/3D/5s are better to have!!!

[@leonardorossel151]

Hello!! very good videos!! great help! Have you considered compare P2 vs P3? I'm curious about them! Thank you!

[@codyreadinger6065]

I’d love to hear this comparison

[@benwinyu]

Sir question. I know you are the expert this is not in connection with turntables. I am wondering if you could help me. I listened to vocals krall , jazz like brubeck and frank sinatra kund of music. I have focal aria 936, i sant to upgrade to aria 948 but very confuse if it is worth it to upgrade to aria 948? I am also looking at klipsch cornwall 4. I am using pushpull kt88 tube amp and wanting to upgrade also to sungle ended 300b. Sir help

[@robvisualstreetphotography]

The best review I have found on KZbin. What a great comparison. Have you also tested the REGA RP3 2016 with the EXACT cartridge and the external power supply? That would be also nice. BTW: Have you ever heard of the brand Phonosophie from Germany? They are doing tuned Thorens turntables for ages and they sound awesome with their developed (with Ortofon) cartridges. They also do amps and other stuff. Maybe you want to test their racks. I own two of their amps, loudspeaker and a CD player. They do the magic to bring a live like sound into your home the way NAIM does.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Heh brother, thanks for your catching up! :-D and of course your sharing!!! Phonosophie! Ooohh... i go check it out now! Thank you! :-D Best Regards and have a great weekend ahead! - ian :-)

[@Si1983h]

I think both the RP3 and Planar 3 deserve a better cartridge than the Elys 2, I had a play with one recently and pitched it against the 2m blue on both a P2 and a P5. The 2m blue completely trumped the Elys on both decks. I found the Elys way to veiled and muddy for my tastes.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Si1983h Exactly my friend. Most of my friends put up the Nagaoka MP-110, just like i did, and got scorchingly good results from the P3. The Elys2 is really not as good as its $295 price tag suggests. You are right: the P3 & RP3 deserve better cartridges. Warmest Regards my friend💪😄!!!

[@juandv930722]

ian what do you think about the rb330 compared to the technics sl1200mk5 or even the 1200g tonearm ? which one do you thinks is better?

[@HiViNywschannel]

Brother, I believe the RB330 and the SL1200Mk5 tonearm great smoothness and little freeplay, are on par with each other, but the SL1200Mk5 wins it by having better tonearm internal cabling and the attachment 4 lead wires, plus the 4 metal clips. (Rega's triangular ones are quite frail and can easily break). The SL1200 also wins it by having tonearm height adjustment. Have fun my friend!!! ~ ian.

[@juandv930722]

@@HiViNywschannel thanks Ian, everybody says the technics sl1200 biggest problem is the tonearm, I would like to compare some day but you my friend have experience with both.

[@HiViNywschannel]

@@juandv930722 you're very welcomed!!!✌😄👌🍀🍀🍀

[@Carlos_8_]

Hello Ian! Maybe this is a stupid question but, the RP3 with the RB330 tonearm (P3's tonearm) is quite better than the Rega Planar 2 right? Because a store here in Spain is selling the RP3 with the RB330 tonearm for just 400 € and I am seriously thinking about selling my Planar 2 (6 months old) and buying this RP3.

[@HiViNywschannel]

No Brother, don't say that!!!! Yours is definitely a valid question!!😄👍!!! Yes Brother, I'd take this RP3 with RB330 tonearm over the P2. You have a great deal!... try bargaining it down a bit....😄🙏✌

[@Carlos_8_]

@@HiViNywschannel Great! Thanks a lot!!

[@Turnedo26]

Estoy en tu misma situación, pero en este caso, yo pensando si comprar el Planar 1 o el RP3, cogiste el RP3? Qué tal te va?

[@emac6885]

Great review however how much of the improvement is the turntable itself and how much is the improved arm, and can you get the same or better by just changing the cables to the tonearm for a trueb cost effective analysis, what percentage of the improvment is down to the deck, what percentage is the tonearm, so we can truly understand whether it is beneficial to change and buy new or upgrade the older turntable? what is the price difference to now against the true price then based on spending power, some upgrades you casn buy will it take the performance beyond the new deck and by how much?

[@HiViNywschannel]

Hi Buddy!... I would love to be that detailed. But both decks are borrowed from the retailer and I would not be able to dismantle and unsolder off the P3's cables, I could not acquire two RB303s and two RB330s, But maybe I can leave that to you :-D my friend to carry out these tests. I didn't have the resources nor time to do all these that you suggested. Apologies that my review is not 100% complete... I look forward to your dissertation and demonstration on KZbin hopefully... i too, am interested :-D!!

[@kirkslade1]

Great review! Nice job

[@HiViNywschannel]

Thank you my friend :-D Best Regards to you too Doug! - ian

[@jeffpiper4208]

I’m thinking about getting a Rega P2 turntable what cartridge would you recommend. My budget is $100-$200. I love your channel a would like your advice.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Brother, do get the Nagaoka MP-110. The best in its class and above! I have run many cartridge tests. Do browse through carefully all of them. The messages are within each episode. And, I have done a Rega P1 matched with the Nagaoka MP-110 review: this is very important. It will teach you how to adjust the antiskating for our P1 and P2. 🤗🤗🤗

[@slam854]

Thanks, Ian, my friend can get some help from this detailed review. I am also recommending to him the VPI Cliffwood turntable. It is an entry level but way above what many others are offering. Same price point as P3.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Ah!!.....VPI Cliffwood!!! :-D a very interesting and worthy competitor!!!!!!! Thank you for raising this up too here to me!!!!! I do not have any imminent plans to review it...but, do also hope that if you, or any of your friends, do get around it.....managed to A-B-A-B audition/test the Cliffwood vs the P3 together at one sitting... update me Buddy! :-D !!!!!!!!

[@MrStingraybernard]

P3 with nagaoka mp200 😍

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Ron🤗! Hi again my friend. Yes, the P3+MP200!!! A superb combination and display of vinyl analogue magic and prowess😄🤜!!! I've used them to great, great effect!

[@andreasleonlandgren3092]

Great combo!!

[@CHIBA280CRV]

Fantastic job thanks

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy, thank you so much for catching up!!! Have a great weekend my friend! ~ ian.

[@singlespeedr26]

Thank you Ian, nice video!!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Tony Christoffel Thank you Brother Tony👋😄!!Warmest Regards and have a fun vinyl journey too!

[@DrGIzmoBRad]

You've done an exemplary comparison of these two TTs. Looks like the P3's new plinth stores less bass energy due to a stiffer plinth laminate and a thicker (less complient) span between the platter bearing assembly and tonearm mount. The midrange energy is probably due to improved tonearm rigidity. I suspect the treble issue is mostly cartridge related as the plinth and tonearm resonances are at far lower frequencies. I commend you for using only one Rega Blue MM cartridge to eliminate the variability of having two cartridges that may differ ever so slightly. I had a Rega Red cartridge that, although not as refined as the Nagaoka MP150 that replaced it, had a much higher output that better matched the levels of my other sources. In your experience, does the Rega Blue exhibit a higher output compared to other carts? Thank you again for the in depth observations.

[@londonguy73]

nice comparison, thanks.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Thank you my friend 🤗🤗🤗🍀

[@roblewis4769]

Excellent review Ian - thank you very much. This helped me make my decision to order a P3 without a cartridge. In replace of the Elys Ive ordered a Nagaoka MP110. Do you happen to know whether the Rega 330 tonearm will need a spacer to accommodate the Nagaoka cartridge?

[@HiViNywschannel]

Good choice Rob. I think with that kind of money anybody is spending, one deserves BETTER. And, not a joke when one needs to replace the Elys2 cartridge after a year or two of playing.... that would cost US$295! And not a joke when accidents happen (they do) ...coz if :-D one accidentally damages the cartridge: that is a US$295 worth of a mistake! The Nagaoka is USD115. The excellent Grado Green and excellent Goldring Elektra is only about USD100 each. We get MUCH better sound than the Elys2 cartridge, but utilising what I feel is an excellent platform of the P3: comprising of the great RB330 tonearm, cables, plugs, motor, bearing, optiwhite platter. I really congratulate you on your decision. My very experienced friend also decided to get the P3 without the Elys2 cartridge, and he has ordered the Nagaoka MP110 last Wednesday evening from ebay together with the Schiit Mani from schiit.com. He already has a great Linn MC setup, a very experienced guy. He chose what you chose. He thoroughly enjoyed the P3+NagaokaMP110+Schiit combo at my home 10days ago. His P3 has arrived. He is awaiting the Nagaoka and Schiit now. Should arrive tomorrow. Spacer needed :-) A small step to take. He is Lyndon, and he appeared as one of the chief speakers at the Vinyl Seminar #3. He is into pressings and very well versed in them, has 8 DSOTM pressings, and much much more. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYepZGeJedKgrsU at the 5:40 mark. You are in good company Rob!!! Best, Best Regards, Ian.

[@raymondmumford6255]

Love your videos 😃 your knowledge & honesty when talking about the equipment is excellent. 👍👍👍 I’m looking at purchasing a new turntable and am wanting to ask you your thoughts on what you think is best? I’m in Australia, we don’t have quite the range you have in the U.S. I’m looking at P2 money, it there something else I should look at like an equivalent Pro-ject model? Or am I better to spend up and get the P3? Thanks in advance 😊😀

[@HiViNywschannel]

Brother, 🤗😄🤗 Thank you for catching up from Australia!!! I'm a Singaporean, living in Singapore. 1. Avoid ProJects. You can watch my video reviews on other turntables on my channel. Please do. Even a Project Debut Carbon DC can't come close to the higher performing Rega P1. Even a ProJect Essential3 can't beat a lower priced OEM-made AudioTechnica ATLPW40WN. 2. Get the P2 or P3 (you are right!)💪😄👍. P3 is top value, top performance for the money. Enjoy your Miata ND!!!!!!

[@thecatsaton2mats]

A very useful and informative review delivered in a really friendly and easy going manner, thanks! I have a vintage Rega Planar 3, over 30 years old, still used daily - I recently had the first problem with it, a burnt out resistor, which fortunately was relatively inexpensive to replace. However I am wondering whether it is now time to consider getting a new deck, and maybe upgrading at the same time, would you have any recommendations, I see in the video you have an Avid, how does that compare to the Rega? Also do you know the JA Michell Gyro Dec and if so how would you rate that? Best wishes, will keep on following your reviews.

[@steveb4012]

So, refurb my Sony, PS X65, or buy new Rega P3 or Technics SL1500C? Good video, as another post said, you're getting addictive!

[@pasuya62]

Should I upgrade part of my rp3 or l later on upgrade to higher like P6 or P8? Thanks Ian

[@mrjaffa1013]

I have a Audio Technika LP3 (£250). Wanting to upgrade. Tried a Project DC Espirit (£470) but really couldn’t tell any difference to my untrained ear. Thinking I need to pay more and the P3 is on my radar. Or, as I’m using an AV receiver, Onkyo 676, should I look at upgrading that first? Might try a P3 at home from my local dealer and see what I think.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy :-D thank you for catching up! Yes, your concerns... i would recommend the P3 definitely. Hope you have fun at your dealer's store!!! Warmest Regards and best wishes!!! ~ ian.

[@TorToroPorco]

Great review. So given the P3’s less refined treble which Orotofon or Nagoaka cartridge would be a better choice than the Rega Elys2?

[@HiViNywschannel]

Nagaoka. Way above the Ortofon at each price point.🤗🤗🤗

[@redwolf76]

Great video and review. I really like your setup for the comparisons and the time you take to put all together as well as the music selection. I debating between Rega P1 and the Project Carbon EVO. I read they are both good for beginners and that both perform very good. What would you recommend base in your experience?

[@HiViNywschannel]

Brother, The P1.💪🙏✌

[@redwolf76]

@@HiViNywschannel My friend after watching your videos I did not ordered the P1 but ordered the P2 instead. I am considering pairing the turntable with the Klipsch R-51PM. Thank you for taking the time and effort to make all these great videos.

[@HiViNywschannel]

@@redwolf76 Thank you Brother!!! We look forward!!!! 🎶😄👍... do get the Schiit Mani please too with the P1. Must must!💪😄

[@sega.maniac]

Very interesting video 👍👍👍

[@HiViNywschannel]

Thank you very much Buddy :-)

[@ephre]

the P3 sounds like it has a reverb on it. I think i prefer the RP3 in this example.