P6 vs Planar 6
The Planar 6 matches the P6 on drive type (Belt), platter material (Glass), weight (5.2 kg (11 lbs)), and width (447 mm).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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The Rega P6 (Planar 6) is a premium belt-drive turntable that builds on the success of Rega’s higher-end RP8 and RP10 models. It is constructed with an ultra-lightweight Tancast 8 polyurethane foam core plinth, a material developed for the aerospace industry, sandwiched between a new high-pressure laminate (HPL) for exceptional rigidity and vibration control. The P6 features a hand-assembled RB330 tonearm, a 24V low-noise motor, and a dual-layer smoked/clear glass platter for superior speed stability and reduced resonance. The turntable is powered by the NEO PSU, which provides electronic speed change and advanced anti-vibration control, ensuring precise playback and user-adjustable speed settings. The P6 is praised for its musical agility, tonal richness, and dynamic expressiveness, making it a standout choice for discerning vinyl enthusiasts.
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The Planar 6 matches the P6 on drive type (Belt), platter material (Glass), weight (5.2 kg (11 lbs)), and width (447 mm).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The Planar 8's weight is 6.5 kg (14 lbs) against the P6's 5.2 kg (11 lbs) and its height 112 mm against 120 mm. Both share drive type (Belt) and platter material (Glass).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The Performance DC's platter material is POM against the P6's Glass, its weight 11 kg (24 lbs) against 5.2 kg (11 lbs), and its height 125 mm against 120 mm. Both share drive type (Belt).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The Compass's platter material is Acrylic against the P6's Glass and its weight 8 kg (18 lbs) against 5.2 kg (11 lbs). Both share drive type (Belt) and height (120 mm).
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