Rega Planar 3 Turntable

Product Information

Product highlights

• RB330 low-mass, low-friction tonearm with precision bearings and steel counterweight
• High-gloss acrylic laminate plinth designed for low mass and high stiffness
  
• Double-brace technology for rigidity
  
• “Floating-glass” flywheel platter with Optiwhite polished rim
  
• Redesigned sub-platter and low-friction central hub bearing for improved construction and lower stress
  
• Improved feet to reduce transmission of external noise and vibrations
  
• New 24-volt synchronous motor for speed accuracy
  
• Dimensions: 4.6" high by 17.6" wide by 14.2" deep
  
• Weight: 13-1/4 lbs.
  
• Warranty: 3 years (World Wide Stereo is an authorized dealer for all brands we sell)

• World Wide Stereo 60-day guarantee and product support

Impeccably stiff, from upper lip…

Rega has been perfecting tonearm engineering for nearly 40 years, with two broad goals – frictionless movement horizontally and vertically, with no free play in the arm. The P3 turntable’s RB330 arm approaches both ideals with a precision bearing assembly matched to a one-piece aluminum tubular tonearm that distributes its low mass to eliminate resonance. The whole mechanism is braced not once, but twice, from tonearm to central bearing, for overall stability.

…Right down to the bum

Driven for accuracy

The belt-drive turntable (actually, the original Planar 3 helped popularize belt drives) helps reduce noise or “rumble” transfer from the frequency-locked 24-volt synchronous motor system. The belt wraps around a redesigned polycarbonate sub-platter for enhanced accuracy and long wear.

Polished off with glass

A floating-glass platter with polished white edge, topped with a felt mat, rests above the sub-platter, and the entire assembly spins effortlessly around a central hub with stainless spindle and enhanced brass bearings. Keep in mind that the P3 is truly a “manual” turntable – which means, to shift speeds from 33 to 45 rpm, you lift the glass platter off and shift the belt along its pulley.

Pairs perfectly with…

Since a phono cartridge is not included with this turntable, you’ll be looking for a top-notch one, so why not look at Rega’s own Elys 2 moving magnet cartridge, which you can get packaged and pre-installed with the P3. Or feel free to customize you choice, say, with any of the top-notch Ortofon line. Remember, shop with confidence with World Wide’s 60-day guarantee and expert product support. Oh, and as you spin up the Planar 3, don’t forget the buttered scones and a spot of tea.