Just upgraded from a Rega Planar 6 with Ania and Phono MC. Can't fault this combination, it's provided several years of enjoyment with excellent quality reproduction of my vinyl collection. However, the Planar 8, Ania Pro and Aria is just incredible. A significant step up.
I was toying with the idea of changing my ATC SCM40's as I considered these the weak link in the system, so pleased I upgraded the source, as all that's said about these speakers is true. They will absolutely reproduce the quality of the signal they receive. The bass is deeper/clearer, separation of instruments improved, soundstage widened/deeper, no sibilance on LP's that I found difficult to listen to before(this must be difference the fine line stylus of the Pro over the elliptical Ania).
Absolutely chuffed to bits.
Discogs is going to get a right hammering this week.
As a side note. I had a really annoying hum in both channels on first setting up. After starting from scratch again and taking the trouble to isolate mains cables from phono - pre amp - amplifier interconnects and speaker cables - just being a bit OCD tidy - the hum completely disappears.