Rega Planar 1

Rega Planar 1 - The best record player for the price

Rega has taken their award-winning Planar 1 and improved it on all counts with the new version. It all starts with the all-new handcrafted RB110 tonearm and factory-fitted carbon pickup, giving sound quality and durability a proper upgrade. At the same time, 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 for the start, so you only have to think about which of your favorite records to listen to. This makes the Planar 1 an extremely simple turntable that gets you started listening to your records in less than 30 seconds and rewards you with sound quality that is the best for the price.

HIGHLIGHTS:

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

When the performance is far greater than the 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-make a 24 V quiet synchronous motor that ensures precise and stable revolutions, while also effectively reducing vibrations, so you get a better sound quality.

The tonearm is one of the most important components on the turntable, which is why Rega has designed the handcrafted RB110 tonearm, which is constructed with Rega's unique ultra-low-friction bearings from their more expensive models, so the tonearm moves better through the vinyl record. An all-new EBLT drive belt has also been added, which is strung with a blend of advanced polymer materials and provides an exceptionally smooth elasticity and smooth surface over its entire length. The result is a more accurate 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 as well. A whole new clarity and presentation of the music is achieved, bringing you closer to the recording than ever before. In terms of sound, the upgrade unfolds as increased precision, where the sound image is drawn more clearly. The bass appears with a lifelike dryness, where the instrument is at the center, and the ending 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, look no further. If you are also looking for a new amplifier, 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 incredibly little money.

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