Replacing the multi award winning What Hi-Fi? Product of the Year was never going to be an easy task. It took Rega's team of designers headed up by Rega’s Roy Gandy, two years to develop the all new ‘Planar 3’ following the biggest re-design of the iconic ‘Three’ model ever seen. The ‘Planar 3’ is a completely new turntable carrying over just two components from the previous RP model. Rega's team have worked tirelessly to improve every aspect of this turntable offering improved ergonomics, usability and first and foremost, performance.
Features
- New Rega Nd5 Cartridge Factory Fitted
- RB330 Precision Tonearm
- Double Brace Technology
- 24 V Low Noise, Low Vibration Motor
- Dust Cover Included
- Advanced EBLT Drive Belt
- What Hi-Fi? Product of the year 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Nd5 Moving Magnet Cartridge
Each Nd5 is meticulously hand-made by Rega’s highly skilled technicians. The stylus profile is a perfect elliptical nude diamond. The design uses brand new generator geometry with perfect symmetry to achieve accurate channel balance. The Nd5 also has an optimized pole gap for superior linearity and cross talk characteristics. This provides a far wider soundstage than the previous models.
RB330 Tonearm
The RB330 tonearm was designed using the latest 3D CAD & CAM technology and is the culmination of more than 35 years of tonearm design experience. Featuring a brand new bearing housing, and our latest tonearm tube designed using intelligent redistribution of mass to ensure this arm will exhibit fewer points of possible resonance. Extreme stability with almost friction-free movement from the new high precision bearing assemblies guarantees to gather more information from your vinyl than ever before.
Plinth
High gloss acrylic, laminated plinth, stiffer and vastly improved appearance, ergonomically positioned power switch. Available in three stunning high gloss finishes, black, white and red.
Double Brace Technology
Improved thicker 3 mm phenolic bottom brace and new metalized skin phenolic top brace.
Bearing Housing
Re-designed brass main hub central bearing, improved fit and construction reducing stress on the bearing itself.
Isolation
New improved foot to increase stability and reduce vibration transfer.
24 V Motor
Improved new motor control PCB with integration for the addition of Neo PSU for electronic speed change and improved advanced anti-vibration circuit (sold separately).
Dust Cover
Supplied as standard/optional lid-plinth protectors - supplied to prevent marks on the plinth and keep it looking its best.
Simple Set-Up
Easy to use multi-lingual quick start guide for easy set up
Sub Platter
Re-designed sub platter, improved accuracy and improved stiffness.
Platter
New float glass ‘Optiwhite’ polished edge 12 mm – Improved accuracy in manufacture and stunning looks.
