Question Rega Planar 2 vs Audio Technica AT-LPW40WN?

[nopiano]

Haven't mentioned, the reason why Im "upgrading" from the LP60 is because it broke. I decided to give it to a friend and have them repair it somewhere (they requested me getting them a new one before I thought of upgrading), together with the much cheaper Edifier bookshelf speakers I used ($30-40)

I don't see much offerings of powered speakers in our market apps. I do have around 600-700 USD (PHP 40,000+) budget, but it looks like we have cheaper prices here compared to the US. That budget can be used for the TT, phono preamp if needed, and active speakers for now. Possibly I can still stretch it to 800

If I get an amp and passive speakers next year I will be using the active speakers for my PC

Ah, ok, then the Planar 2 with Carbon is fine. Powered speakers with a phono input, or regular ones with a phono preamp stage will tide you over.

The improved Rega stylus is just the elliptical model of the AT, but check with the dealer if they’re directly interchangeable. (I’m not sure if there’s any physical tweaks for the Rega bodied version). $440 looks good value and I’d stick to the standard model until you get better speakers.

 

[Rui]

Ah, ok, then the Planar 2 with Carbon is fine. Powered speakers with a phono input, or regular ones with a phono preamp stage will tide you over.

The improved Rega stylus is just the elliptical model of the AT, but check with the dealer if they’re directly interchangeable. (I’m not sure if there’s any physical tweaks for the Rega bodied version). $440 looks good value and I’d stick to the standard model until you get better speakers.

i think the audio technica is more reliable, Rega as lot´s of problems

 

[Al ears]

i think the audio technica is more reliable, Rega as lot´s of problems

Define a couple please...
All turntables have compromises
The Rega deck is simplicity itself and will outlast any complex turntables.
Never had any issues with my Planar 3 if it was used in the context it is meant to be.

 

[nopiano]

i think the audio technica is more reliable, Rega as lot´s of problems

He broke the AT. He wants a Rega. He’s the customer!

 

[Rui]

He broke the AT. He wants a Rega. He’s the customer!

He broke the AT? didn´t knew that but will the rega resist? if the AT broke

 

[Rui]

Define a couple please...
All turntables have compromises
The Rega deck is simplicity itself and will outlast any complex turntables.
Never had any issues with my Planar 3 if it was used in the context it is meant to be.

everything in it is so weak ,built cheap but maybe it´s fashion now, noticed the bad quality of said to be good new cartridges as their stylus also are easily broke like because of no dust cover the record have the tendencie of breaking the stylus just because now it´s better to left it unprotected and maybe in places that rain a lot the dust doesn´t fills the air so much and i´m refering to micro particules, what is true is that i put to work early 70´s truntables and they work and what surprises me the most is the belts aren´t destroyd neither the speed as it is correct and cartridges had good sound, one used to pay a litle more for excelent sound not like new in ortofon 2m series as the Om ,the cadenza series sound like regular mm cartridges of the 70´s

 

[nopiano]

He broke the AT? didn´t knew that but will the rega resist? if the AT broke

See post #25.

 

[Al ears]

everything in it is so weak ,built cheap but maybe it´s fashion now, noticed the bad quality of said to be good new cartridges as their stylus also are easily broke like because of no dust cover the record have the tendencie of breaking the stylus just because now it´s better to left it unprotected and maybe in places that rain a lot the dust doesn´t fills the air so much and i´m refering to micro particules, what is true is that i put to work early 70´s truntables and they work and what surprises me the most is the belts aren´t destroyd neither the speed as it is correct and cartridges had good sound, one used to pay a litle more for excelent sound not like new in ortofon 2m series as the Om ,the cadenza series sound like regular mm cartridges of the 70´s

You have obviously had some bad examples.
Easily broke stylus?
That applies to every cartridge I know.... 🙂
They also come with a proper dust cover which many do not.
I don't see anything in the turntables being particularly weak.
It will certainly outlast the AT.
Also, in my opinion, some of the best tonearms to be found on modern budget decks.