LAB POINTS

• high-end audiophile turntable built from decades of audio research (Planar series first introduced in the 70s)
• pre-mounted ND Cartridge (your choice of ND3 or ND5) utilizes next gen neodymium magnet design
• high quality RB330 tonearm offers substantial performance upgrades
• beautiful 12mm Optiwhite float glass platter
• high-gloss acrylic finish or wood finish, improved stiffer plinth / body
• additional design / performance improvements to braces, bearing housing, sub platter, feet, motor, and motor cover tray
• dustcover included

CARTRIDGE CHOICE: ND3 or ND5

• ND3 (retails for $345 on its own) features bonded elliptical stylus
• ND5 (retails for $675 on its own) features nude diamond, perfect elliptical stylus, which offers better sound details than the bonded version

LAB REVIEW

The Planar 3 is the latest in a long line of Rega audiophile turntables, preceded by the RP3, multiple generations of the P3, and the original Planar 3 of 1977. This iteration of the turntable, 2 years in the making, features the impressive debut of the RB330 tonearm, 12mm Optiwhite glass platter, redesigned subplatter and main bearing housing, and numerous other revisions resulting in remarkable performance and stunning design.

TECH SPECS

• redesigned sub-platter for improved accuracy
• redesigned main bearing housing offers an improved fit and construction reducing stress on the bearing itself
• 24V low noise motor with new motor control PCB
• upgradeable with optional (speed control 33/45)
• redesigned feet to increase stability and reduce vibration transfer
• ergonomically positioned power switch
• 9" tonearm features point arm mount, integrated clip, new bias assembly improved spring housing
• dimensions (lid closed): 4.5" H x 17.5" W x 14" D / 11.7 x 44.7 x 36cm
• weight: 13 lbs / 6kg

COMES WITH

• pre-mounted ND3 MM or ND5 MM Cartridge
• dust cover