Rega Planar 3 Turntable no cartridge or ND3 or ND5

The iconic Planar 3

Rega has pioneered the use of lightweight rigid plinths. Clever use of lightweight particulate core with a highly rigid phenolic resin skin became the foundations of the high level of performance achieved by the now iconic original Planar range.

The new 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.

Key Features

• What Hi-Fi? Product of the year 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021. 2024
• RB330 precision tonearm
• Rega Nd3 MM cartridge factory fitted (optional)
• Rega Nd5 MM cartridge factory fitted (optional)
• Double brace technology
  
  

  RB330

  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 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 and new for 2024 Light oak effect.

  Double brace Technology

  Improved thicker 3 mm phenolic bottom brace and new metalised skin phenolic top brace.

  Bearing housing

  Re-designed brass main hub central bearing, improved fit and construction reducing stress on the bearing itself

  
  
• 24 V low noise, low vibration motor
• 12 mm float glass opti-white polished platter
• Supplied with clear dust cover as standard.
• Compatible with Rega Neo turntable power supply (sold separately)
• Three high gloss plinth options and light oak effect (New for 2024)
• Advanced EBLT drive belt fitted as standard from March 2021
• Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects.
  
  

  Technical Specifications

  Tonearm

  Hand assembled precision RB330 tonearm

  Motor

  24 V low noise motor

  Platter

  12 mm glass polished edge

  Connectivity

  RCA / Phono

  Power (additional)

  Mini DIN for connection to Neo PSU (optional upgrade)

  Dimensions (lid closed) (W x H x D)

  447 x 117 x 360 mm

  Weight

  6.0 kg

  For full technical specifications, download Planar 3 User Manual below.