RP3 vs P3-24
The P3-24's weight is 15 kg (33 lbs) against the RP3's 8.16 kg (18 lbs) and its height 115 mm against 114 mm. Both share drive type (Belt) and platter material (Glass).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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The Rega RP3 turntable is engineered to deliver exceptional performance beyond its price point, combining excellent build quality, reliability, and ease of use for a lifetime of musical enjoyment. It features Rega's Double Brace Technology (DB Technology) with a lightweight plinth reinforced by phenolic resin braces to reduce unwanted resonances and energy absorption. The RB303 tonearm is hand-assembled using advanced 3D CAD & CAM technology, offering increased rigidity, reduced resonance, and near-friction-free movement for superior vinyl playback. The 24V low noise, low vibration motor is individually hand-tuned to minimize vibration and noise. The platter is a solid glass piece with a felt mat, and the turntable supports 33-1/3 and 45 RPM speeds. Setup is straightforward, with no ground wire needed when using a factory-installed cartridge. The RP3 represents a significant advancement over its predecessor, the P3-24, with improvements in noise reduction, detail retrieval, and dynamic shading, making it a solid foundation for high-fidelity vinyl playback.
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The P3-24's weight is 15 kg (33 lbs) against the RP3's 8.16 kg (18 lbs) and its height 115 mm against 114 mm. Both share drive type (Belt) and platter material (Glass).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The XII's weight is 10 kg (22 lbs) against the RP3's 8.16 kg (18 lbs) and its depth 375 mm against 362 mm. Both share drive type (Belt) and platter material (Glass).
The Experience's weight is 3.8 kg (8 lbs) against the RP3's 8.16 kg (18 lbs) and its height 100 mm against 114 mm. Both share drive type (Belt) and platter material (Glass).
The Planar 2's weight is 5.5 kg (12 lbs) against the RP3's 8.16 kg (18 lbs). Both share drive type (Belt), platter material (Glass), and width (447 mm).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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