Rega Planar 8 announced!

Without, and I would have to drive at least five hours in any direction to find the nearest Rega dealer. I may be in the capital city of my state, but it's an audio desert, nothing but HT, installs, environmental audio, lifestyle, and Sonos.

 

Nah, I use a Q-up with my RP-8. Go to a hardware store and buy a length of 1/8" or 1/4" thick aluminum, cut it to 3" length with a hacksaw. Place double-sided 3M tape on one side. Stick it to the underside of the hole in the plinth and place the Q-Up inside the hole onto it. Then, adjust the height and depth of the Q-up until it triggers at the right spot outside the LP's label. It took maybe 20-30 min. to do all the fabrication, assembly and postioning. I haven't had to touch it in over two years.

 

FWIW, I have never run my RP-8 naked. I prefer dust protection. In another thread I commented on how little difference I heard between an RP-6 and RP-8 when fitted with the same exact cart and SPL levels were measured and exact for the demo. If I had a time machine, I would have opted for an RP-6 and $2k cart instead of the RP-8 and $1k cart. I imagine the P6 narrows that gap further. I also use an Aria phono stage. Buying today, I would get a P-6, Lyra Delos cart and the newer Rega MC standalone stage.

That's not saying I don't enjoy what I have today... I do! It's just the clarity of hindsight...

 

I went from a modded RP3 with TT-PSU to a VPI Classic and feel the opposite. I love the simplicity of Rega tables. Set them up and 5 mins later they sound beautiful. That's the great thing though, we have the option to be able to choose between these amazing products!

 

Very interesting. I haven't heard the P6 but I remember listening to my RP3 with TT-PSU and the RP6 and not noticing much difference at all. I opted for the RP3 as a base to start modifying with Groovetracer stuff and it was a great table that I enjoyed for many years.

How would you apply VTA for the Delos? I'd imagine it would need a lot of spacers being quite a tall cart.

Curious if you think the cost of the P6 would be worth it over the P3 with TT-PSU and white belt?

 

WOW...that new P8 looks pretty darn fantastic.

 

Rega has a one piece spacer with posts that add 2, 4, 6, and 8mm. I have one under my RB 202 as my Ortofon Quintet Blue is very tall.

 

This is what i'm trying to decide. Do I go with a new P6 or get a close-our rp8?? thoughts anybody??

 

Like the look of the RP8 much better but that's just me. I'd hold out for a deal on one of those. I like the separate plinth with hinged dustcover a lot.

 

If you can afford it I would go RP8 over P6 no question.

 

Depends on how much of a saving you get of course but if it's not much different I'd definitely go the RP8. It's got a really nice arm and assuming it's a late model it should come with the neo PSU allowing you to dial the speed in perfectly (as does the P6).

 

Too many options but not enough cash at the moment. I will wait and see.

 

The latest Rega decks look amazing.

 

Starting with the Planar 2(latest version), my brother said that they look like works of art. My Rega looks so dated. Much has changed with Rega in 4 years.

 

I want one. And slap a London Jubilee on it.

 

It seems that if there was not enough clearance, one could just add a platter mat or two to raise the height of the dustcover. Unless I am missing something.

 

Geez, just a few months ago I bought a new (2016 model) Rega RP2, upgraded it with the white belt, new Subplatter, Spacer for the Tonwarm, and installed my favorite cart of all time, the 1960 GE VR 1000.
It sounds fabulous.
Now the new RP8 comes out and I'm Jealous!!

 

A London Jubilee.......excellent!! Of course I would'nt mind a 1962 Decca, either....

 

I think I 'got that'. LOL.

 

Well it is certainly interesting... not sure i like that there appears to be less metal on the tone arm mount... looks wise i prefer the RP8 and i certainly prefer the outter frame and full size dustcover... i am skeptical of the foam core too polyeurethane foam isnt new or expensive for that matter... the subplatter also somehow seems of a lesser standard to the previous one... i certainly wont be considering it over my P9 with RB2000... although i will give those new belts a run

 

I don't have an RP8 but I've read that they run 1% too fast. Perhaps, someone with an RP8 could chime in. I might be interested in getting one if the price is right and the speed is accurate.

 

Have it checked by some reliable means . No one can guarantee whether or not a particular example of any turntable will run on speed from here.

 

The new Neo power supply has adjustable speed if you can go that way.

 

One for Stereophile's stethoscope...

 

Yep. And it works. My P6 is running at 33.33 rpm. New Regas can run dead on