First, I'd say listen to both lines. Note that not all Rega's run fast and the fix for the ones that do is minor.
Saying that, I chose the Rega Planar 25 because it's background is much blacker and it's pace smoother. (I hate describing things like that but it's the most accurate description).
On top of that, very minor tweaks (low cost and no cost) greatly improve the Rega's.
1) Definitely place three hard cone feet under the rubber feet suppied. You'll be amazed at the difference in clarity. (You will have to be extra careful using your Rega). I use the smaller Black Diamond Racing Cones ($20 used) but anything similar will do.
2) Set the dial weight to it's highest setting (usually 3) if you're using the P25's supplied arm. This defeats a counter spring that some say causes resonance. I just know it sounds a lot better.
Now, in order to compensate for the elimination of the dial weight, use a weight scale under the stylus to find the proper position for the movable counter-weight. I borrowed a Shure ($10 used).
3) Additionally, there are many after-market counter-weights out there.
p.s. I strobed my table and it is not fast. You should search the archives if you run into that but keep in mind all the solutions were quick and simple.
Saying that, I chose the Rega Planar 25 because it's background is much blacker and it's pace smoother. (I hate describing things like that but it's the most accurate description).
On top of that, very minor tweaks (low cost and no cost) greatly improve the Rega's.
1) Definitely place three hard cone feet under the rubber feet suppied. You'll be amazed at the difference in clarity. (You will have to be extra careful using your Rega). I use the smaller Black Diamond Racing Cones ($20 used) but anything similar will do.
2) Set the dial weight to it's highest setting (usually 3) if you're using the P25's supplied arm. This defeats a counter spring that some say causes resonance. I just know it sounds a lot better.
Now, in order to compensate for the elimination of the dial weight, use a weight scale under the stylus to find the proper position for the movable counter-weight. I borrowed a Shure ($10 used).
3) Additionally, there are many after-market counter-weights out there.
p.s. I strobed my table and it is not fast. You should search the archives if you run into that but keep in mind all the solutions were quick and simple.