Description
The new Rega Planar 3 turntable is a complete redesign and only uses two parts from the now superseded RP3 turntable. Featuring the latest RB 330 tonearm that has been designed using state of the art 3D CAD/CAM technology and a host of other significant improvements Planar 3 is a real performer! The Planar 3 is available from the factory without cartridge or fitted with a Rega Elys 2.
Sydney Hi-Fi Castle Hill feels the Planar 3 could benefit from having a better cartridge option so we also offer the Planar 3 with a Rega Exact cartridge professionally fitted by one of our in house turntable gurus ready to ship to your or pickup in-store.
Rega Planar 3 key Features;
RB330 tonearm –
- 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.Two plinth finishes at launch: gloss black & gloss white
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.
24 Volt motor – Improved new motor control PCB with integration for the addition of TT-PSU for electronic speed change and improved advanced anti-vibration circuit (sold separately).
Motor cover tray with integrated cooling.
Tech Specs:
- Compatible with the TT-PSU electronic speed change and power supply box (optional).
- Dimensions (lid closed) H 11.7 x W 44.7 x D 36 cm
- Weight 6kg
Finished in Gloss Black, Gloss Red or Gloss White
Rega Exact Info
The Rega Exact Moving Magnet Cartridge is the flagship of Rega’s moving magnet cartridge range. The Exact offers low noise and excellent detail and is ideal for turntables like the Rega RP6 or to take the Planar 3 to an entire new level.
Rega Exact Moving Magnet Cartridge Key Features:
- Hand-built moving magnet cartridge with three-point mounting system and Vital profile diamond stylus with zero tolerance channel balance
- Output: 6.8 – 7.2mV
- Stylus: Vital. Complex fine line micro-ground from a rectangular diamond billet
- Fixing: Rega three point fixing
- High Spec parallel wound coils
- Colour: Yellow
