New Rega RP6


The all new Rega RP6 has finally been offically announced:
http://www.rega.co.uk/html/RP6.htm

What do you guys think of the specs?

I really like the look of that new floating glass platter.
agiaccio

Showing 1 response by fillmoor

AFAIK, The TTPSU is the same as before other than a spiffier case. For right now the RP6 replaces the P5 only, the 7 will not be dropped from the line until the replacement for that model comes out. So the 6 is not a replacement for both the 5 and 7. The RP6 does not use the RB700 arm, Rega claims the RB 303 is a better arm than the RB700. Rega had to redesign because the tooling equipment for the old RB300 type casting was worn out, the RB303 uses new tooling. The subplatter is the plastic/"phenolic" Rega has always used on the lower P series tables, with an aluminum top piece. The platter is still glass but a lttle heavier and thicker with better inertia. The "brace" between the arm and center hub is metal instead of the "phenolic" on the RP3. The plinth is gloss finish. The feet are same as on the 7 or 9. which I am pretty sure are the same rubber thingies upside down with aluminum casing.