Planet 2000 vs Denon DCD-1500AE
The DCD-1500AE's max sample rate is 192 kHz against the Planet 2000's 44.1 kHz. Both share bit depth (24-bit), output voltage (2.0V RMS), and output impedance (10Ω).
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Planet 2000
RegaDigitalCD PlayersDACsDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$250
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Planet 2000
The Rega Planet 2000 is an updated version of the original Rega Planet CD player from around 2000, known for its innovative top-loading design without a conventional drawer mechanism. It uses a Sony CDM145BL-5BD25 transport, custom Rega IC40 24-bit Sigma Delta DAC (modified Burr-Brown/Wolfson), and features improvements in power supply, coupling capacitors, and digital section. Housed in a compact extruded aluminum case with VCS (Viscous Coupled System) feet for isolation, it provides analog RCA outputs, coaxial and optical digital outputs, and supports CD, CD-R, MP3, WMA, WAV, AIFF formats. Praised for musicality, transparency, soundstage, and rhythmic drive, though bass can be light and it may lack some warmth compared to predecessors. No longer manufactured, used examples
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 44.1 kHz
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- Rega 24-bit Sigma Delta IC40 (custom Burr-Brown/Wolfson modified)
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Voltage
- 2.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 10Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 2.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- single-ended RCA (fixed line out L/R)
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 435 × 100 × 270 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 3.6 kg (8 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions