Rega Planar 3
£660.00
Available in store only
Rega has pioneered the use of lightweight rigid plinths. Clever use of a lightweight particulate core with a highly rigid phenolic resin skin became the foundation of the high level of performance achieved by the now iconic original Planar range.
The Rega Planar 3 takes this design philosophy to the next level. A lightweight acrylic laminated plinth strengthened using a new improved double brace system mounted specifically where the increased rigidity is required (between the tonearm mounting and the main hub bearing) which forms a structurally sound “stressed beam” assembly. This rigid plinth design prevents energy absorption and unwanted resonance, which will add unnatural distortions to the music. Equally, heavier mass can transfer more unwanted energy, such as motor or bearing noise directly into the rotating record. The use of braces instead of the complete skin allows double-thickness phenolic resin in these key areas while providing further weight reduction to the plinth which directly addresses the issue of mass absorption and unwanted energy transmission.
Prices for the turntable start without a cartridge should you wish to fit your own but package prices are available should you want a factory-fitted Rega cartridge. Please enquire for more information.
NEW RB330 tonearm - featuring new bias assembly, redesigned stiffer vertical bearing housing, integrated arm clip, and improved spring housing with easier to read numbers, complete new low capacitance phono cable and Neutrik plugs. Improved lower friction precision horizontal and vertical bearings and a new design 100g mild steel balance weight.
Plinth - High gloss acrylic laminated plinth, stiffer and vastly improved appearance, ergonomically positioned power switch. Two plinth finishes at launch: gloss black & gloss white.
Bearing housing – Re-designed brass main central bearing, improved fit and construction reducing stress on the bearing itself.
Sub platter – Re-designed sub platter, improved accuracy and improved stiffness.
Platter - New float glass ‘Optiwhite’ polished rim 12mm – Improved accuracy in manufacture and stunning looks.
Re-designed feet - New improved feet assembly to increase stability and reduce vibration transfer.
Motor cover tray - with integrated cooling.
Motor PCB – Redesigned PCB and assembly method.
Top brace - New phenolic aluminium skin
Bottom brace - Increased thickness rigidity 3mm phenolic brace
Optional lid / plinth protectors - supplied to prevent marks on the plinth and keep it looking its best. Instructions - Easy to use multi lingual quick start guide for easy set up. Packaging - New improved packaging.
For the launch of this product new complex test apparatus designed by Rega will be installed for all test procedures offering tighter test parameters than ever before."
