If you liked the Planet, you'll love the new Rega Appollo. It's priced in the same ballpark as the Planet but sounds significantly better. Has the same involving, highly musical sound as the Planet, but adds lots more resolution and dynamics. It's gotten great reviews from around the world. I would definitely try to audition one if I were you.
Upgrade from Rega Planet
Hey,
I have an original Rega Planet, which I run through a Naim 32.5/140 combo. I am thinking of upgrading the Planet, even though I listen predominently to vinyl. Naim is the obvious choice, but their new players are too expensive, and even an older 3.5 is $700 or so, and then there are parts availability issues with other used Naim players. So what's out there that is significantly (not just a bit) better than the Planet, that will work well in a Naim system, and that are really affordable, say $800 or less (new or used). Aggressive sounding is fine, digital grain and etched are not.
I think very highly of the original Planet, and am quite open to the possibility that it takes a lot to actually beat it.
Thanks!
I have an original Rega Planet, which I run through a Naim 32.5/140 combo. I am thinking of upgrading the Planet, even though I listen predominently to vinyl. Naim is the obvious choice, but their new players are too expensive, and even an older 3.5 is $700 or so, and then there are parts availability issues with other used Naim players. So what's out there that is significantly (not just a bit) better than the Planet, that will work well in a Naim system, and that are really affordable, say $800 or less (new or used). Aggressive sounding is fine, digital grain and etched are not.
I think very highly of the original Planet, and am quite open to the possibility that it takes a lot to actually beat it.
Thanks!