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The Rega Planar 3 is a belt-drive turntable sold with the Elys 2 moving-magnet cartridge already fitted. Its RB330 tonearm, 12mm glass platter and 24V motor with an improved control board are the core of a design Rega has refined for decades. It suits listeners who want a set-and-forget deck that plays records well without tweaking. Against rivals at its level, it favors a light, rigid plinth and a strong tonearm over added features like speed boxes or built-in phono stages.
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Lowest price we've seen: $1,119.99 on Nov 10 at Safe and Sound. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 10.
Owners rate it very highly, praising the sound and the tonearm in particular. Most criticism centers on the lack of a dust cover and the manual belt change for 45s.
The Rega Planar 3 is a turntable redesigned with improved ergonomics, usability and sound performance. This version is white and comes with the Rega Elys 2 moving magnet (MM) cartridge.
The plinth is a lightweight acrylic laminate with a high gloss finish, and the power switch sits in an ergonomic position. The platter is 12mm polished float glass (Optiwhite) with a polished rim. The RB330 tonearm has a low-mass aluminum tube and new high precision bearing assemblies for near friction-free movement.
A 24V motor with an improved motor control PCB drives the platter. It is ready for the optional Neo PSU power supply. The turntable includes a low capacitance phono cable with Neutrik plugs.