Description

Rega Planar 3 Turntable

Tagline: Classic vinyl playback refined, balanced, and built to bring out the best in every record.

The Rega Planar3 is a beautifully engineered vinyl turntable that delivers rich, detailed, and dynamic playback combining decades of tonearm and turntable design wisdom into a refined, midrange deck. With the precision handassembled RB330 tonearm, a 12mm floatglass Optiwhite platter, a 24V lownoise motor and a carefully engineered doublebrace plinth, Planar3 is built to minimize resonance, maximize stability and extract maximum musicality from your vinyl collection. Whether you’re diving into classic LPs or modern pressings, Planar3 gives vinyl lovers an accessible path to hifigrade sound with reliability and style.

Key Features

• RB330 Precision Tonearm: Handassembled tonearm designed with 3D CAD/CAM for optimal mass distribution and bearing performance delivering stable, lowresonance groove tracking.
• DoubleBrace Rigid Plinth: Lightweight laminated acrylic plinth reinforced with phenolicresin braces between the tonearm mount and main bearing limits unwanted vibrations and energy transfer for cleaner playback.
• 12mm FloatGlass Optiwhite Platter: Highprecision glass platter polished at the edge to ensure stable rotation, consistent speed and minimal platterrelated coloration.
• 24V LowNoise Motor & EBLT Belt Drive: Quiet, stable motor paired with premium EBLT belt drive for accurate speed control and low vibration.
• Selectable Cartridge Options: Available with factoryfitted movingmagnet cartridges (e.g. Nd3 or Nd5 MM) or sold as a bare deck flexible for upgrades or custom setups.
• Modern Finishes & Dust Cover Included: Offered in gloss Black, White, Red and Light Oakeffect finishes, with a clear dust cover as standard for protection and aesthetics.
• Compact & Solid Build: Dimensions of 447 117 360mm (lid closed), weight 6.0kg balanced size for most hifi racks or stands.
• Upgradeable PSU (Optional): Compatible with Regas external Neo PSU for electronic speed change and advanced antivibration performance.
• Lifetime Warranty (Manufacturing Defects): Assurance of build quality and long-term reliability from Rega.

Technical Specifications

Accolades & Awards

Winner of Product of the Year multiple times between 2016 and 2021. Widely regarded as one of the best value midrange turntables offering performance that rivals higher-end decks, while maintaining Regas trademark simplicity and build quality.

Perfect For

• Vinyl enthusiasts upgrading from entrylevel decks who want a noticeable jump in sound quality without overly complicated setup.
• Listeners building a full hifi system who plan to add a phono preamp, amplifier, and speakers Planar3 offers solid, upgradefriendly foundations.
• Anyone seeking balanced, detailed, and musical vinyl playback whether you enjoy classic rock, jazz, acoustic or modern releases.
• Users who value lightweight, minimalresonance design for clean playback, while still having the flexibility to upgrade parts over time.

FAQ

Does the Planar 3 include a cartridge?It can be ordered with factoryfitted movingmagnet cartridges (e.g. Nd3 or Nd5), or bought as a bare deck giving flexibility for cartridge choices.Do I need a separate phono preamp?Yes Planar3 outputs a standard phonolevel signal, so youll need a phono stage or phonocapable amplifier to connect to speakers.Can I upgrade the PSU later?Yes the turntable is compatible with Regas external Neo PSU for improved speed control and lower vibration.

Care & Maintenance

Always keep the dust cover on when not in use. Clean the stylus gently with a stylus brush before each play. Place the turntable on a stable, level, and vibrationfree surface avoid moving or tilting the unit while the platter is spinning.

Ready to rediscover your vinyl collection? Add Rega Planar3 to your setup experience detailed, musical, and timeless analog playback that stands the test of time.