Rega Planar 3

Manual Belt Drive Turntable

Rega Planar 3

Manual Belt Drive Turntable
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Overview

The Rega Planar 3 is, without a doubt, the best-selling turntable at Audio Advice today. When it was introduced in 2016, it had so many improvements over the old RP3 that it received numerous awards all over the world. It is still probably the best table you can buy for under $1,000.

The High Notes

Amazing Value

Glass platter coupled with a superior motor and tonearm add up to an unbeatable value.

New RB330 Tonearm

This handmade, one-piece tapered design is a huge step up from the RB101 found on the Planar 1.

Stellar Speed Control System

There is a circuit board that is individually tuned to each and every motor. This results in great speed stability. Plus you have the option of adding the external TTSU for even better performance.

Replacing the multi-award winning and five-time Product of the Year (RP3) was never going to be an easy task. It took Rega's team of designers (headed up by Rega's Roy Gandy) two years to develop the all new 'Planar 3' following the biggest re-design of the iconic 'three' model ever seen. Their team worked tirelessly to improve every aspect of this turntable offering improved ergonomics, usability and first and foremost, sonic performance for a definite winner for your vinyl collection.

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 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.

  • 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 phono cable with Neutrik plugs
  • Improved lower friction, precision horizontal and vertical bearings
  • New design 100g mild steel balance weight.

Plinth
High gloss acrylic, laminated plinth, stiffer and vastly improved appearance, ergonomically positioned power switch. Three plinth finishes available gloss black, white and red.

Double braces
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.

Sub platter
Re-designed sub platter, improved accuracy and improved stiffness.

Platter
New float glass "Optiwhite" polished rim 12mm Improved accuracy in manufacture and stunning looks.

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.

Details & Specs

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

Warranty:

All Rega products are covered by a lifetime warranty against manufacture defects. This warranty does not cover wear and tear. Any unauthorised modifications or failure to follow the Rega recommended guidelines may invalidate the warranty. If returning goods for inspection to your retailer the original packaging must be used to preserve warranty. Replacement packaging is available from any Rega retailer. Your statutory rights are not affected.


Reviews

Customer Reviews

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Claus
Very happy with the P3

I purchased the Rega Planar P3 with an Ortofon 2MM blue here at Audio Advice a year ago. It is the first player I bought after a very long time of not having a system, so I had to pretty much learn about everything from scratch. I think enough has been said about the player, I can confirm its beauty and flawless performance. It is truly pure joy every time I play a record on it. My special mention goes out to the Audio Advice team which was great throughout the whole process of getting back and established with vinyl. Thank you!

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Samuel Smith
Great step up

This has been a great step up from my cheaper turntable I previously had. I've run it for a month now and the sound is much better. I am using it with a good pair of Peachtree powered speakers which I hope to upgrade later.

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Putney74
Great turntable

I replaced my AT Lp1240 w/Oftron Blue cartridge with the Rega P3 (bought from Audio Advice) with the Rega cartridge. All I can say is wow, what an improvement in sound. Easy set up, I had to add a ground wire, but that was an easy task per instructed by AA. The sound is amazing with no hum or residual noise coming through my system (Yamaha RX-A4A receiver, Paradigm 800 towers, center channel and 10in sub). Sorry I waited so long to make the upgrade to the Rega P3. I highly recommend this turntable to anyone looking to upgrade their turntable, you will not be disappointed.

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Eric P.
This Is The One

All I can say is OMG I was always wanting to buy me a Rega and so glad I did the sound and quality of this P3 is amazing I have it paired with a Denon 103R MC Cartridge and just say your vinyl will thank you later. I came from a Fluance RT85 with a Ortofon 2M Black and this P3 wipes the floor with it. You hear all the highs, mids and lows it feel like the artist is in your listening room . Don't take my word for it give Audio Advice a call and find out like I did and you will not be disappointed.

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bipedal
Amazing clarity, sound and quality in this turntable

I pulled the trigger on the Planar 3 last week as an upgrade to my 15 yr old stalwart Audio Technica LP120 that I bought in 2007 when I was getting back into vinyl and DJing house parties. Those days are long gone and the AT was showing its age. I figured for my 50th birthday I could buy myself something special.

I unboxed the Planar 3 like an adult child at Christmas. What's amazing is how light the Planar 3 plinth is and the weight of the glass platter makes it feel almost delicate but you can feel the quality in every element. The P3 came with the Exact cartridge upgrade as well and the set-up was a pleasurable breeze. The quality of the Regar tone-arm compared to the AT LP120 is like comparing an Astin-Martin to a Toyota.

I put my Sennheiser HD650s on and put the New Pornographers 'In the Morse Code of Brake Lights ' album on. Amazing depth and the sound was vibrant and clean. The multi-track instruments and vocals came through like the Power Pop that it is. I then played my dad's original copy of the Stones' 'Exile on Main Street'. Wow. I didn't realize how much I've missed over the years of casual background listening. I thought, surely that well-played album would show its age but the P3 w/ the Exact made it pratically sound like new vinyl. Then I put on my '59 pressing of Miles Davis' 'Kind of Blue'. The opening track 'So What' is where the Planar 3 really shined. The quiet opening, the depth of sound from Miles and Coltrane. I have to say, that my only regret is waiting so long to upgrade.

I started purposefully listening to vinyl and CDs again the last couple of years after the kids got to bed. Sitting back and really just immersing myself in a few albums to relax and the Planar 3 just upped that experience to another level.

I highly recommend this turntable and the Exact cartridge paired with it. It's an exceptional turntable for the price. The fit and finish of every element is top notch, and the set up is straightforward. Well done Rega.