Rega Planar 1

Rega Planar 1 - The best turntable for the price

Rega have taken their award-winning Planar 1 and improved it in every way with the new version. It all starts with the brand new hand-crafted RB110 tonearm and factory-fitted carbon pickup, which gives the sound quality and durability a real upgrade. At the same time, the Planar 1 is 'Plug and Play' ready, where everything is set to the ideal values ​​from the factory, so you can forget about adjusting weights, pulleys and distances. With the Planar 1 you are guaranteed that the turntable sounds optimal from the start, so all you have to think about is which of your favourite records to listen to. This makes the Planar 1 a very simple turntable that will get you started listening to your records in under 30 seconds, and which rewards you with sound quality that is the best for the price.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Incredible sound quality for the price
• Multi-award-winning turntable
• Handcrafted RB110 tonearm with 'Zero Play' for ultra-low friction
• New EBLT drive belt
• Phenolic Resin turntable
• 24V high quality synchronous motor
• Lightweight and strong acrylic laminated cover
• Factory-fitted Rega Carbon MM pickup
• New matte 2021 finish
• Better insulation feet

When performance far outweighs price

In the latest version of the Planar 1, Rega has rethought every aspect to improve its performance. This has meant that Rega has had to tailor a 24V low-noise synchronous motor that ensures precise and stable rotation, while effectively reducing vibrations, giving you better sound quality.

The tonearm is one of the most important components of the turntable, which is why Rega has designed the hand-crafted RB110 tonearm, which is constructed with Rega's unique ultra-low friction bearings from their more expensive models, so that the tonearm moves better through the vinyl record. Also added is a brand new EBLT drive belt, which is strung from a blend of advanced polymer materials and it provides exceptionally even elasticity and smooth surface along its entire length. The result is a more precise and stable speed performance, which is a significant upgrade. And it can be measured. The small irregularities in speed, wow and flutter are improved by up to 70% compared to the previous drive belts.

An upgrade that can be heard

The new drive belt can not only be measured - it can certainly be heard. A completely new clarity and presentation of the music is achieved, bringing you closer to the recording than ever. Sonically, the upgrade unfolds as increased precision, where the sound image is drawn more clearly. The bass appears with a lively dryness, where the instrument is at the center, and the decay at the top gets exactly the space around it that it should have.

If you want to try vinyl and want serious performance that will last a lifetime, then look no further. If you are also looking for a new amplifier, then Rega's IO or Brio are a perfect match, with their built-in RIAA amplifier. With such a set you can listen to vinyl in high quality for an incredibly low price.

Reviews:

What Hi-Fi? 2016, 17, 18, 19, 20 & 21 - click here .

Stereo+ - click here .

The Audiophile Man - click here .

Sound & Image -click here .

Sound + Image Awards Product of the Year 2017

Long Live Vinyl Gear of the Year Award 2017