Pro-Ject The Dark Side Of The Moon vs Rega Planar 6 RS Edition
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Choosing between the Pro-Ject The Dark Side Of The Moon and Rega Planar 6 RS Edition? Both compete in the Turntable segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The Pro-Ject The Dark Side Of The Moon scores higher in value. The Rega Planar 6 RS Edition leads in form factor, room fit.
These two Turntable options trade wins across different dimensions. The right choice depends on which specs matter most for your room and listening preferences — review the detailed table below to decide.
For most home theaters, the Rega Planar 6 RS Edition is the stronger choice — it leads in 2 of 3 scored dimensions. The Pro-Ject The Dark Side Of The Moon makes more sense if you prioritize the 1 dimension where it leads.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Pro-Ject The Dark Side Of The Moon
Rega Planar 6 RS Edition
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Speeds (RPM) | 33, 45 | 33, 45 |
| Drive Type | belt | belt |
| Platter Material | glass | glass |
| Tonearm Type | straight | straight |
| Tonearm Length | 218.5mm | 237mm |
| Cartridge Included | Yes | Yes |
| Cartridge Type | Pick it PRO | Rega Ania Pro |
| Built-in Phono Preamp | No | No |
| Wow & Flutter | 33: +/-0.16%; 45: +/-0.14% | — |
| Signal-to-Noise | 68dB | — |
| Motor Type | — | DC |
| Auto-Stop | No | No |
| Dust Cover Included | No | Yes |
| USB Output | No | No |
| Bluetooth Output | No | No |
Key Differences
- Tonearm Length: Pro-Ject The Dark Side Of The Moon at 218.5mm vs Rega Planar 6 RS Edition at 237mm
- Cartridge Type: Pro-Ject The Dark Side Of The Moon at Pick it PRO vs Rega Planar 6 RS Edition at Rega Ania Pro
- Wow & Flutter: Pro-Ject The Dark Side Of The Moon at 33: +/-0.16%; 45: +/-0.14% vs Rega Planar 6 RS Edition at —
- Signal-to-Noise: Pro-Ject The Dark Side Of The Moon at 68dB vs Rega Planar 6 RS Edition at —
- Motor Type: Pro-Ject The Dark Side Of The Moon at — vs Rega Planar 6 RS Edition at DC
See Where These Rank
Check our editorial rankings to see how Pro-Ject The Dark Side Of The Moon and Rega Planar 6 RS Edition compare to the rest of the field.
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