Rega Research is a British high-end audio company founded in 1973 and based in Essex, England. They design and hand-assemble every product in their dedicated 38,000 square meter factory. Known worldwide for their iconic Planar turntables, especially the Planar 3, Rega also produces cartridges, tonearms, amplifiers, and speakers. Their products are exported to over 46 countries. Rega focuses heavily on research and development rather than marketing, famously investing all resources into innovation. Besides their own brand, they also manufacture turntable parts for other companies as an OEM, maintaining a strong reputation for quality and craftsmanship.