In my opinion, I know of many players better than the Planet. Please don't take this the wrong way, the Planet is a wonderful player, and anyone who spends time with one understands how underrated it actually is. I have sold some of this equipment in a past life. I prefer the new $500 Jolida 603, although it doesn't smoke it. The Rega IO/Jupiter at 2X the price smokes it. As does the Arcam 9(or the FMJ22, which I've yet to hear but is almost identical). Also, the Musical Fidelity A3(or internally identical X-RAY, which I did not hear). Two others I've heard are the Linn Genki and Ikemi. Don't pair the Planet with a DAC, unless you buy a REALLY good DAC, you'll kick yourself.
REGA Planet comparisons
Hey guys! Anyone heard the planet? Anything within 3 times it's retail price that smokes it?? Please, respond ONLY IF YOU HAVE DIRECTLY COMPARED THE PLANET TO SOMETHING ELSE, i.e not "I heard my buddy's Planet at his house, and My CAL at my house smokes it"... Looking for a good player to hunker down with until SACD is blown off the face of the earth(probably, and sadly) by the inferior DVD-A players. WHich will be cheap and plentiful within 24 months. THANKS!!!.