For further context, Rega's Planar 6 (without a cartridge) starts at £1115 / $1875 / AU$2399. If you already own the Planar 3, you can purchase certain elements to bring it closer to the RS ...

Unfortunately for Rega this time, its Planar 6/Ania hasn’t been usurped as our ‘Best Premium’ pick by another of its own decks but by a Technics one – specifically the SL-1300G (pictured top).

which is the premium Planar 6 deck (£1215 / $1875 / AU$2499 without cartridge). This is where the Rega Planar 3 RS Edition comes in. The ‘RS’ stands for ‘Rega Special’, but don’t be ...