{"product_id":"rega-planar-3-turntable","title":"Rega Planar 3 Turntable","description":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eReplacing the multi award winning What Hi-Fi? Product of the Year (RP3) was never going to be an easy task. It took our team of designers headed up by Rega’s Roy Gandy, two years to develop the all new ‘Planar 3’ following the biggest re-design of the iconic ‘Three’ model ever seen. The ‘Planar 3’ is a completely new turntable carrying over just two components from the previous RP model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe team have worked tirelessly to improve every aspect of this turntable offering improved ergonomics, usability and first and foremost, performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe iconic Planar 3\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRega has pioneered the use of lightweight rigid plinths. Clever use of lightweight particulate core with a highly rigid phenolic resin skin became the foundations of the high level of performance achieved by the now iconic original Planar range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Planar 3 takes this design philosophy to the next level. A lightweight acrylic laminated plinth strengthened using a new improved double brace system mounted specifically where the increased rigidity is required (between the tonearm mounting and the main hub bearing) which forms a structurally sound “stressed beam” assembly. This rigid plinth design prevents energy absorption and unwanted resonance, which will add unnatural distortions to the music. Equally, heavier mass can transfer more unwanted energy, such as motor or bearing noise directly into the rotating record. The use of braces instead of the complete skin allows double thickness phenolic resin in these key areas while providing further weight reduction to the plinth which directly addresses the issue of mass absorption and unwanted energy transmission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat Hi-Fi? Product of the year 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRB330 precision tonearm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRega Nd3 MM cartridge factory fitted (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRega Nd5 MM cartridge factory fitted (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble brace technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 V low noise, low vibration motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 mm float glass opti-white polished platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied with clear dust cover as standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Rega Neo turntable power supply (sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh gloss plinth with three colour options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced EBLT drive belt fitted as standard from March 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifetime warranty against manufacture defects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRB330\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RB330 tonearm was designed using the latest 3D CAD \u0026amp; CAM technology, and is the culmination of more than 35 years of tonearm design experience. Featuring a brand new bearing housing, and our latest tonearm tube designed using intelligent redistribution of mass ensure this arm will exhibit fewer points of possible resonance. Extreme stability with almost friction free movement from the new high precision bearing assemblies guarantees to gather more information from your vinyl than ever before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLINTH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh gloss acrylic, laminated plinth, stiffer and vastly improved appearance, ergonomically positioned power switch. Available in three stunning high gloss finishes, black, white and red and new for 2024, light oak effect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDOUBLE BRACE TECHNOLOGY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproved thicker 3 mm phenolic bottom brace and new metalised skin phenolic top brace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEARING HOUSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRe-designed brass main hub central bearing, improved fit and construction reducing stress on the bearing itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISOLATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew improved foot to increase stability and reduce vibration transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24 V MOTOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproved new motor control PCB with integration for the addition of Neo PSU for electronic speed change and improved advanced anti-vibration circuit (sold separately).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew motor cover tray with integrated cooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDUST COVER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as standard \/ optional lid - plinth protectors - supplied to prevent marks on the plinth and keep it looking its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIMPLE SET-UP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to use multi-lingual quick start guide for easy set up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUB PLATTER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRe-designed sub platter, improved accuracy and improved stiffness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLATTER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew float glass ‘Optiwhite’ polished edge 12 mm – Improved accuracy in manufacture and stunning looks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"Gloss Black \/ No Cartridge","offer_id":57574967017859,"sku":"13557","price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gloss Black \/ Rega ND3","offer_id":57574967050627,"sku":"20962","price":840.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gloss Black \/ Rega ND5","offer_id":57574967083395,"sku":"20966","price":940.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gloss White \/ No Cartridge","offer_id":57574967116163,"sku":"13397","price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gloss White \/ Rega ND3","offer_id":57574967148931,"sku":"20963","price":840.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gloss White \/ Rega ND5","offer_id":57574967181699,"sku":"20967","price":940.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gloss Red \/ No Cartridge","offer_id":57574967214467,"sku":"13567","price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gloss Red \/ Rega ND3","offer_id":57574967247235,"sku":"20964","price":840.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gloss Red \/ Rega ND5","offer_id":57574967280003,"sku":"20968","price":940.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light Oak \/ No Cartridge","offer_id":57574967312771,"sku":"16684","price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light Oak \/ Rega ND3","offer_id":57574967345539,"sku":"20965","price":840.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light Oak \/ Rega ND5","offer_id":57574967378307,"sku":"20969","price":940.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/9356\/6595\/files\/20962-1RegaPlanar3BlackND3Main.jpg?v=1773325969","url":"https:\/\/www.soundcrafthifi.com\/products\/rega-planar-3-turntable","provider":"Soundcraft Hi-Fi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}