Rega Planar 2

[pegleg1945]

Hi guys,

My son is interested in a secondhand Rega Planar 2,it's about £150,don't know much about these turntables so can't really advise him,any ideas?

 

[Al ears]

Hi guys,

My son is interested in a secondhand Rega Planar 2,it's about £150,don't know much about these turntables so can't really advise him,any ideas?

That seems expensive for a Planar 2. Does it come fitted with a good cartridge? This deck is quite old and, although there's not a great deal to go wrong with them, he might be better off with a Project Elemental or for £50 more a Project Debut 2.

These obviously come with warranties.

Or he might look at a second hand version of the newer Regards RP1

 

[pegleg1945]

Thanks for your advice Al,I'll pass on your suggestion.I don't know much about these turntables except they are made in uk which to me is a good reason to buy one.

 

[Al ears]

Thanks for your advice Al,I'll pass on your suggestion.I don't know much about these turntables except they are made in uk which to me is a good reason to buy one.

I am not saying that is a bad thing, plenty of spare parts available but thought it a bit expensive . The Rega Planar 3 is a better buy if you can find one.

Good stuff can come from abroad and tends to be better value.

 

[daytona600]

bought one new myself about 30years ago & think it was about £90

another 50 odd quid gets you a new rega RP1 or project debut with a full warranty & shiny new cartridge

 

[Al ears]

bought one new myself about 30years ago & think it was about £90

another 50 odd quid gets you a new rega RP1 or project debut with a full warranty & shiny new cartridge

My point exactly. It would be interesting to know if the Planar 2 comes fitted with anything.

 

[pegleg1945]

Hi guys,

I've passed on your advice to my boy and he's going to give it a miss,(which seems like a good idea to me).

Any thoughts on the Pioneer PL-12Ds,seems there's a lot of nice looking ones on the bay?

 

[GeoffreyW]

When I bought my Planar 3 in 1983, I found the Planar 3 was night and day better sounding than the Planar 2, and they can be found for around £100 or less, in good nick.

 

[CnoEvil]

When I bought my Planar 3 in 1983, I found the Planar 3 was night and day better sounding than the Planar 2, and they can be found for around £100 or less, in good nick.

FWIW. I found the same thing.

 

[Al ears]

When I bought my Planar 3 in 1983, I found the Planar 3 was night and day better sounding than the Planar 2, and they can be found for around £100 or less, in good nick.

FWIW. I found the same thing.

Can I joint the party? I did too.

To the OP forget the Pioneer PL12D, it's not in the same league.

 

[GeoffreyW]

I'm in such respected company. Did you buy a Planar 3 with Ortofon FF15E, Nytech CA202 and Heybrook HB1's, too?

 

[CnoEvil]

I'm in such respected company. Did you buy a Planar 3 with Ortofon FF15E, Nytech CA202 and Heybrook HB1's, too?

I had the FF15E, but with a Trio 1033B TT. The amp was an A&R A60 with Keesonic Kub speakers.

 

[Al ears]

I'm in such respected company. Did you buy a Planar 3 with Ortofon FF15E, Nytech CA202 and Heybrook HB1's, too?

I had the FF15E, but with a Trio 1033B TT. The amp was an A&R A60 with Keesonic Kub speakers.

I had it with a Shure cartridge I cannot recall which, but also had Heybrook HB1's and an Armstrong amp (626 I think).

 

[GeoffreyW]

One of the benfits of auditioning at a good dealer, a good system on which to build.