Rega Planar 3 White with Exact MM cartridge

Rega Planar 3 Turntable

The Rega Planar 3 is the successor to the multi-award-winning RP3, a What Hi-Fi? Product of the Year. Designed and engineered by Rega’s Roy Gandy and his expert team, the Planar 3 represents the culmination of over two years of meticulous development. This redesign is the most significant evolution of the iconic ‘Three’ model, resulting in a turntable that excels in sonic performance, usability, and ergonomics. With only two components carried over from its predecessor, the Planar 3 stands as a groundbreaking achievement in audio technology.

Innovative Design Philosophy

Rega has consistently led the way in lightweight, rigid plinth design, and the Planar 3 takes this philosophy to an entirely new level. The lightweight acrylic-laminated plinth is reinforced with a revolutionary double brace system. Strategically placed between the tonearm mounting and the main hub bearing, this “stressed beam” assembly ensures maximum structural integrity. This design minimizes energy absorption and resonance, eliminating distortions and preserving the purity of your music. Additionally, by avoiding excessive mass, the Planar 3 prevents unwanted energy transmission from the motor or bearing to the record, offering an unmatched listening experience.

Key Features

• Winner of What Hi-Fi? Product of the Year (2016-2020)
• RB330 precision tonearm
• Exact MM cartridge pre-fitted
• Double brace technology for enhanced rigidity
• 24 V low noise, low vibration motor
• 12 mm float glass opti-white polished platter
• Compatible with Rega Neo PSU for advanced speed control (sold separately)
• Supplied with a clear dust cover as standard
• High gloss plinth available in black, white, and red
• Advanced EBLT drive belt fitted as standard since March 2021
• Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects

RB330 Precision Tonearm

The RB330 tonearm is the culmination of more than 35 years of tonearm design expertise. Created with cutting-edge 3D CAD and CAM technology, it features a redesigned bearing housing and an intelligently mass-distributed tonearm tube. The precision-engineered bearing assemblies deliver extreme stability and virtually friction-free movement, allowing the tonearm to capture every nuance of your vinyl collection like never before.

Advanced Plinth Design

The high gloss acrylic laminated plinth is not only visually stunning but also significantly stiffer for improved performance. Its ergonomic power switch placement enhances usability, while its three color options (black, white, and red) ensure it complements any interior style.

Double Brace Technology

Rega’s innovative double brace technology includes a 3 mm phenolic bottom brace and a new metallized phenolic top brace. This enhancement improves rigidity and minimizes vibrations, resulting in cleaner, more accurate sound reproduction.

Precision Engineering

• Main Bearing: Redesigned brass central hub bearing for reduced stress and greater durability.
• Isolation Feet: Newly designed feet enhance stability and minimize vibration transfer.
• Motor: 24 V low noise motor with an improved PCB and anti-vibration circuitry, ready for integration with the Neo PSU for electronic speed control.
• Platter: 12 mm float glass ‘Optiwhite’ polished edge platter for refined aesthetics and exceptional accuracy.

Dust Cover and Accessories

To protect the turntable and maintain its elegant appearance, the Planar 3 includes a clear dust cover as standard. Optional lid plinth protectors are also provided to keep the plinth in pristine condition.

Effortless Setup

Setting up the Planar 3 is simple and straightforward, thanks to Rega’s multi-lingual quick start guide. Its user-friendly design ensures a seamless experience from unboxing to your first spin.

Award-Winning Performance

The Rega Planar 3 has been celebrated by audiophiles and critics alike for delivering sound quality that rivals turntables at much higher price points. As Ed Selley of AV Forums states:

“Rega has used its engineering skill, years of experience, and enormous amounts of care to squeeze a huge amount of performance out of the Planar 3 – performance that very little under £1,000 can rival.”