Rega Planar 1 PLUS

Rega Planar 1 Plus - The ultimate 'Plug and Play' turntable

The new Planar 1 Plus offers all the features of the award-winning Planar 1, but it also has a high-quality MM phono stage, which makes it one of the best 'Plug and Play' turntables on the market. That makes it the perfect turntable for those who simply want to get started with vinyl, without having to adjust weights, pulleys and distances before everything sounds optimal. All of this is guaranteed from the outset with the Planar 1 Plus, as Rega has already factory-set it to the optimal values for you. The only thing you need to do is connect it to your system and the mains, and then you're ready to listen to your vinyl in under 30 seconds. In return, you are rewarded with an entertaining, clear and precise sound, which What Hi-Fi? rewards with 5/5 stars:

"Rega has a knack for delivering terrifically agile, subtle and hugely enjoyable dynamics in its products, and the Plus is very much in the same mould. It's got the drive, punch and spot-on timing to keep the momentum of Nirvana's Come As You Are charging." - What Hi-Fi.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Entertaining, precise and dynamic sound
• Excellent timing and level of detail
• Integrated MM phono stage
• Handmade RB110 tonearm with incredibly low friction
• EBLT drive belt
• 24V high-quality motor with low noise level
• Factory-fitted Carbon MM cartridge
• Effective isolation feet
• New matte 2021 finishes

The best turntable for the wider audience 

With the Planar 1 Plus, Rega has created a turntable that is more successful, sounds better and is more accessible to a much wider audience. They have done this by adding a built-in RIAA amplifier based on their award-winning Rega Mini Fono. This means that you can connect your turntable to almost anything, so you can now listen to your music without having to connect an external RIAA amplifier at all. The built-in RIAA amplifier even means that you get it at a lower price than buying Rega's Planar 1 and Mini Fono as separate products.

Can it get much better, easier and cheaper? We would venture to say that it cannot, and that is almost what characterizes Rega. They are the best for the price. With the Planar 1 Plus, this is also due to its great-sounding Carbon cartridge, a precise and stable drive belt, and a tonearm with ultra-low-friction bearings. This ensures that the tonearm moves better across the vinyl record, while the drive belt spins at a much better and more precise speed. Under the rigid and lightweight construction, effective isolation feet are fitted, preventing vibrations from reaching the turntable and ruining the good sound. That is why the Planar 1 Plus has such award-winning sound.

Reviews:

What Hi-Fi? - click here.

The Ear - click here.

AVforums - click here.