REGA PLANAR 10 REVIEW: END GAME TURNTABLE?

[@ericdimson1]

Another great review Rohit! My favorite portion in your reviews is Sound Quality Impressions. With the way you describe how each album sounds, it feels like I have listened to them myself! My P10 arrived about three weeks ago and came mounted with Apheta 3 cartridge. The step up from P8 is indeed significant in terms of clarity and realism, as you pointed out. I’m putting the P8 in a secondary system. Thank you for doing this wonderful review and I will certainly be on the lookout for your P10/ Hana review!

[@analogholic_reviews]

Eric, nice to hear of your upgrade! And thanks for the feedback. I get overly passionate at times ha!

[@ericdimson1]

@@analogholic_reviews Hi Rohit! I know you use a test record to adjust the anti-skate. On that particular test record, how is the test done ? Do you listen for distortion and adjust the setting? I have a few test records but they don’t have a track for setting the anti-skate, they are mostly tracking ability tests. Thanks in advance for any info you can provide.

[@ptg01]

So.... still satisfied with P10 w/ Apheta3 ? Any updates / upgrades since ? Thx.

[@ericdimson1]

@@ptg01 absolutely satisfied, no thoughts of any upgrades or updates.

[@manuelp6785]

I look forward to seeing your Hanna ML review. I have the P8 with the Hanna and it is glorious. Doesn’t need spacer and this is less messing around. I see your point on the P10 attributes… Excellent review!

[@mikechivy]

I’ve had mine for a year. For lack of better words, pardon my French, but holy shit. I’m still blown away everyday when I listen to it

[@kenattwooll4250]

Thank you for usual great review, am about to go P3 to P10, but with Naim Supenait 3, Hi Cap DR & Neat SE2’s no worries, system will be extraordinary enough for me.

[@nap42110]

As always a very enjoyable informative review from you.I am a Lp12 user but love Rega stuff.I am getting the Hana ML next month so really looking forward to hearing how your Hana sounds.

[@analogholic_reviews]

Thanks Ian. Yes, running in the Hana right. It is the SH model one below what you are thinking of getting.

[@paulrogers7067]

Am a huge fan of regas since 1983 my first turntable

[@existentialquest1509]

Looks awesome man.. One of the best looking turntables as well

[@analogholic_reviews]

Thanks. Absolutely one the best I have heard!

[@existentialquest1509]

One of the best looking turntables.. My end game TT

[@analogholic_reviews]

Yes, this is end game stuff. Enjoy your Thorens until the time comes and don’t hurry.

[@ptg01]

Well done ! Seriously contemplating on either the Planar 8 or 10 with Apheta3. Curious, do you think the Planar 10 is worth the $2300ish premium over Planar 8 ? Also, what phono pre-amp do you use in this video ? Thanks for everything you do !

[@analogholic_reviews]

Thank you! While the P8 is fantastic, having had both I personally believe the P10 is worth upgrading over P8. The improvements with the same phono, amp, speakers, etc. is not subtle. I use a musical fidelity mxvynl and that is the next upgrade!

[@topkho]

@@analogholic_reviews is the P10 somewhat brighter or harsher or less forgiving than the P8? I would really like to know since many of my records are not audiophile grade

[@analogholic_reviews]

@@topkho I use a Koetsu Black on the P10 and have used several phono stages from a modest MF MXVYNL to the Chord Symphonic. No harshness or brightness. It simply measures the vibration on the vinyl grooves as best as the cartridge allows; so it all depends on cartridge and it has to be set up correctly. What were you thinking of using on the P10? Rega MC or something else?

[@topkho]

@@analogholic_reviews right now I have a RP8 with Nagaoka MP-500 (MM). Thinking about upgrading to P8 or P10 but don’t want to lose the warmth, fullness and weight in the sound!

[@analogholic_reviews]

@@topkho while i haven't listened to the rp8 in action, I could appreciate the difference in stepping up from the P8 to P10. And that was more resolution, weight and body using the same cartridges. The P8 was a bit warmer but less resolving than P10. If there is warmth in the recording, the P10 will convey that and give the partnering cartridge the best possible platform for the money.

[@thomasandersen1784]

Thx for that comparison, as i own the P8/Apheta II combo, and thinking about what my end-game tt would be? The P10 is my goal, but i will wait to get them on the user market, so i can use money on a better cart, when that time comes. Cheers from Denmark

[@analogholic_reviews]

Yes Thomas. The P8 apheta 2 combo could well be end game for a lot of people. But the P10 is stunningly good and bests the P8 in every way. Upgrade when the time is right. Until then enjoy your beautiful P8 w/ apheta ii !

[@thomasandersen1784]

@@analogholic_reviews My P8 is only 2 years old, and i love it to death, so i'm sure i will take my time with this combo, before my end game. Maybe Rega comes out with an upgraded P10? Let's see ;-)

[@analogholic_reviews]

@@thomasandersen1784 they could very well do so in the future. More tech from Naiad perhaps.

[@Josal]

Great review 👍🏽🤙🏽

[@keithmoran8004]

Great video. Informative and relaxing. :) thanks!

[@kevingoodchild3049]

super review, thanks for posting

[@analogholic_reviews]

Thanks Kevin!

[@briang530]

I had an opportunity to listen to one of these a few weeks back at the local store. A friend was in the market to spend a lot of money on a TT. He ended up spending $25k CAD when all was said and done on a Clearaudio Innovation that I thought sounded worse even though both were supposedly setup optimally in the store...This TT is a goal for sure. While I'll try to be objective, I suspect that Rega has the engineering right. Rega's hale marry Neo and RP 8/10 ? All way under $CAD 70k (the 8 and 10 under 12k) Competitor's top models reach towards half a million dollars and take up half a room once positioned.

[@analogholic_reviews]

The P10 has solid engineering and appeals to me being in the auto industry. I’ve heard some higher end VPI, Clearaudio performance tables that don’t quite sound as natural and open as the P10.

[@nigelgilbey312]

Hi Just wondered what phonostage you are listening with I have a R8 with Aria was thinking to upgrade to R10 with Aura not sure which cartridge yet Apheta 3 or really go for it and Aphelion 2. Have you heard this set up Cheers Nigel

[@analogholic_reviews]

Hi Nigel. At the time I used a Musical fidelity and Chord Huei. I have heard the P10 with the Aphelion 2 and chord symphonic. It was stunningly good. My friend went from the symphonic to the Aura and tells me that it is a serious sonic upgrade.

[@1x3dil]

Hi sir I have the rega p3 with the PSU and rega phono stage , and I can’t see me going any further up the Chain . Judging by your videos you have moved very swiftly to the top of the rega range. Do you resell your previous decks, and if so do you take a big hit on the resale market? Finally I know a lot of people think the price of these top end performers is a lot of money, but I’m sure you would agree in the world of hifi decks rega give excellent value for money . Especially when you think you can spend upwards of £ 250000 in the pursuit of perfection just on a record deck . Best wishes and kind regards 😀👍👍👍

[@analogholic_reviews]

Hello, thanks for the comments. And yes, Rega offers outstanding value for money in the amplifiers and tables I have experienced. I did trade in my P3 for the upgrade. And while the P10 is stunningly good, the P3 is great in itself. Enjoy your records, until you are ready to upgrade!

[@JohnSmith-il6kk]

Any issue with using the 2mm spacer on the tonearm? Looks rather scary given the ceramic top pate. Currently considering P10 and whether to go with Apheta3 or other brand carts like Audio Technica Art 9XA, Excalibur Platinum (made by HANA & TAD basically), Goldring Ethos, Kiseki Blue. Lacks of VTA is one of my main reservation at the moment. Many thanks for your thoughts.

[@analogholic_reviews]

No issues with 2mm spacer. Just dont tighten them down too much as that might crack the ceramic. I use a 2mm spacer with the Koetsu. Research the height of cart you choose and compare to height of apheta 3 before deciding on spacer height. Also, there is an adjustable set available from acoustic signature for rega arms that i plan to review soon.

[@JohnSmith-il6kk]

@@analogholic_reviews Will there be any wobble on the tonearm if not tighten too much? Definitely looking forward to your Acoustic Signature spacer sets review!👍

[@analogholic_reviews]

Hi John, no issues with wobble whatsoever. I just had the screws snug and not overtight so as to not damage the tancast or the ceramic. And yes, will work on acquiring the spacer set.

[@JohnSmith-il6kk]

@@analogholic_reviews Thank you very much for the information, that really helped! One unrelated question, do you know whether one could changed the standard RCA plugs to XLR plugs, will there be any problem? Many thanks in advance!

[@analogholic_reviews]

Most welcome John. By changing rca to xlr by just using adapters won’t bring the advantages of balanced connection. Only compatibility of connections if that’s your goal. There are units that convert unbalanced to balanced like this ART (www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/CleanBoxPro--art-cleanboxpro-2-channel-balanced-unbalanced-level-converter?mrkgadid=3308752906&mrkgcl=28&mrkgen=gpla&mrkgbflag=0&mrkgcat=livesound&lighting&acctid=21700000001645388&dskeywordid=92700046938524764&lid=92700046938524764&ds_s_kwgid=58700005283381358&ds_s_inventory_feed_id=97700000007215323&dsproductgroupid=442508440280&product_id=CleanBoxPro&prodctry=US&prodlang=en&channel=online&storeid=&device=m&network=g&matchtype=&adpos=largenumber&locationid=9016905&creative=290335234205&targetid=pla-442508440280&campaignid=1465475237&awsearchcpc=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw2ZaGBhBoEiwA8pfP_k1vg0l-h8iGsX4Lx_JUcgv8j556hUjfQtYwDA2xiaOw27ies8CwSxoCJrwQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds)

[@CraigK80]

At 8.03 you can hear a P8 owners jaw hit the floor 😂

[@analogholic_reviews]

😂 😂 😂 now that’s a good one Craig!

[@CraigK80]

@@analogholic_reviews its good to laugh, think we all need it at the moment mate. great review, as always by the way. You listen to some fantastic pieces of music. Keep up the good work and thanks for the reviews 👍😉

[@boymj]

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[@johnnystrachan9454]

Until you listen to the WTA 😮

[@mikemcguinness1304]

Feet are santoprene, NOT SORBOTHANE

[@analogholic_reviews]

Thanks for the correction

[@mikemcguinness1304]

@@analogholic_reviews no worries, thanks for a good review. I'm wanting to upgrade from a p6