Rega: Planar 3 Turntable - White / No Cart
Ā LAB POINTS
- high-end audiophile turntable updates Rega's classicĀ RP3 turntable after 2 years of development. improvements in sonic performance, ergonomics, and useability.
- newly designed RB330 tonearm offers substantial performance upgrades
- beautifulĀ 12mm Optiwhite float glass platter
- high-gloss acrylic finish, improvedĀ stiffer plinth / body
- additional design / performance improvements to braces, bearing housing, sub platter, feet, motor, and motor cover tray
- please note: NO CARTRIDGE INCLUDED (pre-mounted version also available)
"Replacing the multi award winning and five times What Hi-Fi? Product of the Year (RP3) was never going to be an easy task. It took our 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." - Rega
LAB REVIEW
The Planar 3 is the latest in aĀ longĀ lineĀ of Rega audiophile turntables, preceeded by the RP3, multiple generations of the P3, and the original Planar 3 of 1977.Ā This iteration of theĀ turntable, 2 years in the making, features the impressive debut of theĀ RB330 tonearm, 12mm Optiwhite glass platter, redesigned subplatter and main bearing housing, and numerousĀ other revisions resulting inĀ remarkable performance and stunningĀ design.
"Rega has worked tirelessly to improve every aspect of this turntable offering improved ergonomics, usability and first and foremost, sonic performance.The new āPlanar 3ā is truly a new turntable for 2016 carrying over just two components from the previous model."
TECH SPECS
- redesigned sub-platterĀ for improved accuracy
- redesigned main bearing housing offers an improved fit and construction reducing stress on the bearing itself
- 24V low noise motor withĀ new motor control PCBĀ
- upgradeable with optional TT-PSU outboard speed controller (speed control 33/45)
- redesigned feet to increase stability and reduce vibration transfer
- ergonomically positioned power switch
- 9" tonearm features point arm mount, integrated clip, new bias assembly + improved spring housing
- dimensions (lid closed): 4.5" H x 17.5" W x 14" D / 11.7Ā x 44.7 x 36cm
- weight: 13 lbs / 6kg
COMES WITH
- dust cover
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Ā LAB POINTS
- high-end audiophile turntable updates Rega's classicĀ RP3 turntable after 2 years of development. improvements in sonic performance, ergonomics, and useability.
- newly designed RB330 tonearm offers substantial performance upgrades
- beautifulĀ 12mm Optiwhite float glass platter
- high-gloss acrylic finish, improvedĀ stiffer plinth / body
- additional design / performance improvements to braces, bearing housing, sub platter, feet, motor, and motor cover tray
- please note: NO CARTRIDGE INCLUDED (pre-mounted version also available)
"Replacing the multi award winning and five times What Hi-Fi? Product of the Year (RP3) was never going to be an easy task. It took our 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." - Rega
LAB REVIEW
The Planar 3 is the latest in aĀ longĀ lineĀ of Rega audiophile turntables, preceeded by the RP3, multiple generations of the P3, and the original Planar 3 of 1977.Ā This iteration of theĀ turntable, 2 years in the making, features the impressive debut of theĀ RB330 tonearm, 12mm Optiwhite glass platter, redesigned subplatter and main bearing housing, and numerousĀ other revisions resulting inĀ remarkable performance and stunningĀ design.
"Rega has worked tirelessly to improve every aspect of this turntable offering improved ergonomics, usability and first and foremost, sonic performance.The new āPlanar 3ā is truly a new turntable for 2016 carrying over just two components from the previous model."
TECH SPECS
- redesigned sub-platterĀ for improved accuracy
- redesigned main bearing housing offers an improved fit and construction reducing stress on the bearing itself
- 24V low noise motor withĀ new motor control PCBĀ
- upgradeable with optional TT-PSU outboard speed controller (speed control 33/45)
- redesigned feet to increase stability and reduce vibration transfer
- ergonomically positioned power switch
- 9" tonearm features point arm mount, integrated clip, new bias assembly + improved spring housing
- dimensions (lid closed): 4.5" H x 17.5" W x 14" D / 11.7Ā x 44.7 x 36cm
- weight: 13 lbs / 6kg
COMES WITH
- dust cover
