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Sonic Similarity Analysis
Both prioritize musical, warm presentation over clinical accuracy, offering engaging sound with smooth character. The Planar 3's focus on musicality and quality construction echoes the KD-500's balanced approach to analog playback with emphasis on listener enjoyment over raw specifications.
Kenwood KD-500
vs.
Rega Planar 3
Direct
Drive Type
Belt
Manual
Operation
Manual
33.33 / 45 rpm
Speeds
33.33 / 45 rpm
0.03%
Wow & Flutter
0.07%
70dB
Rumble (S/N)
66dB
Static-balanced S-shaped
Tonearm
RB330 hand-assembled
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Cartridge
Elys 2
3.7 lbs
Platter Weight
2.9 lbs
22 lbs
Total Weight
12.1 lbs
Vintage (used avg)
$325
Modern (new)
$1,245
Difference
$920more new
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