Rega Planar 3 P3 Turntable
• Glass 'Optiwhite' polished rim platter
• High gloss acrylic laminated plinth
• Thick phenolic top and bottom bracing
• Hand assembled RB330 tonearm
Winner of Multiple What Hi-Fi Awards
(when paired with the Elys 2 cartridge)
The Rega team have worked tirelessly for 2 years to develop and improve every aspect of the new Planar 3 offering improved ergonomics, usability and first and foremost, sonic performance. The new Planar 3 is truly a new turntable carrying over just two components from the previous model.
Available in Gloss Black, Gloss White, Gloss Red or Light Oak effect finish.
Key Features:
- Hand assembled RB330 tonearm
- 24v low noise motor / 12mm float glass platter
- Lightweight double braced plinth
- Precision main bearing
- Clear lid included
- Dimensions (lid closed) H 11.7 x W 44.7 x D 36 cm
- Weight 6kg
- Compatible with the TT-PSU electronic speed change and power supply box (optional)
Features of the New Planar 3
RB330 tonearm
Designed using the latest 3D CAD & CAM technology, the new RB330 is the culmination of more than 35 years of tonearm design experience. Featuring a brand new bearing housing, and Rega's 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.
- Featuring a new bias assembly, re-designed stiffer vertical bearing housing, integrated arm clip and an improved spring housing with easier to read numbers
- Rega made, new low capacitance integrated phono cable with Neutrik plugs
- Improved lower friction, precision horizontal and vertical bearings
- New design 100g mild steel balance weight
Plinth with double braces
High gloss acrylic laminated plinth, stiffer and vastly improved appearance, ergonomically positioned power switch. Three plinth finishes available gloss black, gloss white and gloss red. Improved thicker 3mm 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.
Platter & Sub platter
New float glass 'Optiwhite' polished rim 12mm - Improved accuracy in manufacture and stunning looks. Re-designed sub platter, improved accuracy and improved stiffness.
Re-designed foot
New improved foot to increase stability and reduce vibration transfer.
24V 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). Motor cover tray with integrated cooling.
DB Technology (Double Brace Technology)
"Mass absorbs energy - lost energy equals lost music!"
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.
Select Your Cartridge
The Rega Planar 3 is available with no cartridge, or with the following cartridges factory-fitted:
Elys 2 MM Cartridge
A multi-award winning, hand-built moving magnet cartridge with three point mounting system.
Each one of Rega's moving magnet cartridges are meticulously hand-assembled to the highest standard by our highly trained technicians. The design and assembly procedure are focused on one simple goal, extracting as much music from your vinyl as possible.
Each one uses a pair of parallel wound coils, which are then carefully assembled on custom jigs to create a working stereo generator. Each cartridge is then tested and checked over two days to ensure all of the strict parameters for each model are met before either packing or fitting to a Rega turntable.
Key Features:
- Handmade stereo cartridge
- Rega 3 point fixing
- Elliptical profile stylus
- Aluminium cantilever
- Advanced stereo image
- Fine Channel balance ±0.3 mV
Exact MM Cartridge
Each one of Rega's moving magnet cartridges are meticulously hand assembled to the highest standard by their highly trained technicians. The design and assembly procedure are focused on one simple goal, extracting as much music from your vinyl as possible. Each cartridge uses a pair of parallel wound coils which are then carefully assembled on custom jigs to create a working stereo generator. Each cartridge is then tested and checked over two days to ensure all of the strict parameters for each model are met before either packing or fitting to a Rega turntable.
Sharing the same physical design as the rest of Rega's range of MM cartridges, you can be sure that this cartridge efficiently transfers the energy it picks up with no loss of energy between stylus and headshell.
Key Features:
- Handmade stereo cartridge
- Rega 3 point fixing
- 'Vital' nude diamond profile
- Aluminium cantilever
- Optimum stereo image
- Fine channel balance ±0.1 mV
| Model Number | Planar3.con |
|---|---|
| RRP | 1,449.00 |
Rega components carry a 3 Year Australian warranty covering parts and labour and a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.
Cartridges, styli, and consumables carry a 90 day warranty.
To register your product or make a warranty claim online, visit Synergy Audio.
We offer free post on all orders over $29 to anywhere within the Australian mainland and Tasmania.
Can I pick up my purchase from your store?
Yes. You can usually pick up your order from one of our stores. We recommend that you contact us first to ensure your order is ready for collection.
What happens if I'm not happy with my product when it arrives?
All change of mind returns must be in as new condition, in original packaging. We provide a generous 30-day change-of-mind guarantee on our products (unless otherwise stated). All change of mind returns must be in as new condition, in original packaging.
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