Pro-ject vs Rega

I put an AT-ART9XI cartridge on my P6 replacing the Ania MC and it was a big upgrade.  I didn't shim the tonearm to adjust for VTA.  

Since you like warm, smooth sound I would consider the Planar 6/ Exact combo if you can swing it.  Furthermore, I am not sure the Planar 3 can get the most out of the Ania cartridge.

Thanks for all suggestions and advice. I haven’t made a decision yet. Another question. Will it be a big upgrade to change pro ject x 1 vs x 2?

Quintel@

I have the SL and Project Classic

Very happy good details & on the side of warm 

Project is a solid design & good arm 

never adjusted a throng after purchase 

my guess is you can’t go wrong with either 

I compared project to Rega to German one ?  
 

Cartridge is the difference maker to me 

Jeff