Rega: Planar 3 RS Turntable w/ ND5 Cartridge - Aluminum

LAB POINTS

• special edition Planar 3 RS (Rega Special) audiophile model
• Planar 3 updates Rega's classic RP3 turntable after 2 years of development w/ improvements in sonic performance, ergonomics + usability
• brand-new aluminum metal skin HPL laminate, the stiffest plinth in a Planar 3
• includes pre-mounted ND5 MM cartridge ($675 when purchased separately)
• advanced Neo MK2 PSU power supply provides electronic speed change + user controllable fine speed adjustment ($445 when purchased separately)
• 24V low noise, low vibration motor
• hand-assembled RB330 tonearm
• reference EBLT drive belt + CNC machined drive pulley
• beautiful 12mm Optiwhite float glass platter
• dustcover included
• NOTE: this turntable requires a phono preamp

"Rega has pioneered the use of lightweight, ultra rigid plinths over many years. Our 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. The new Planar 3 RS Edition takes this design philosophy to the next level using a High Pressure Laminate, (HPL) usually reserved for the Planar 6, Planar 8 and Planar 10 models for increased rigidity. In addition, this premium HPL has a stunning brushed metal dark aluminium skin with a beautiful satin finish. You will also find our 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." - Rega

KEY FEATURES

• motor type: belt-drive
• operation type: fully manual
• phono preamp: n/a
• cartridge: Rega ND5 MM
• speeds: 33 RPM, 45 RPM
• tonearm shape: straight
• counterweight setting: yes
• anti-skate setting: yes
• VTA / height adjustment: n/a
• detachable headshell: n/a
• body material: MDF wood
• platter material: glass
• outputs: RCA phono
• removable RCA: yes
• dust cover: yes, hinged
• dimensions: 17.5" (w) x 4.5" (h) x 14" (d) / 447 x 117 x 360m
• weight: 13 lb / 6 kg

COMES WITH

• pre-mounted ND5 cartridge
• Neo MK2 PSU external power supply
• dust cover