Rega Planar 1 Turntable Matt Finish (New Version)

The New Rega Planar 1 & Planar 1 Plus turntables have had a makeover with a new premium Matt Black & Matt White and a new Special edition Walnut effect finish. The new versions are supplied as standard with the premium EBLT drive belt which delivers greater accuracy and improved speed performance.

Features

• Plug and Play design, set-up in less than thirty seconds
• Hand assembled RB110 tonearm
• High quality, low vibration motor
• Phenolic resin, flywheel effect platter
• Factory fitted Carbon moving magnet cartridge

The  Walnut finish is constructed from the same high rigidity premium laminate used on the standard matt  P1. This is an attractive, high quality, realistic finish which is supplied as standard with the premium smoked dustcover to set off the design.

The Rega Planar 1 has  won multiple awards over the last couple of years and with good reason, the sound it produces is just incredible for this budget and it can really only be surpassed by spending more on the awesome Planar 2. 

We also have also put together a great Rega Planar 1 System if you want complete Turntable System which includes an amplifier & speakers please click here.

The Planar 1 comes with a preset bias force on the brand new RB110 tonearm, it is set up in seconds after unpacking. Simply slide the balance weight onto the rear of the tonearm as far as it will go, remove the stylus guard and start spinning your favourite vinyl.

Performance beyond price

Every single aspect of the Planar 1 has been meticulously designed to improve performance. For the first time the Planar 1 is now running a 24v, low noise, synchronous motor to reduce vibration transfer combined with our brand new RB110 tonearm fitted with Rega's bespoke zero play bearings. Only sharing the drive belt, sub platter and dust cover from the outgoing RP1, this is truly a new turntable from the ground up.

If you are looking to get back into vinyl and want serious performance that will last you a lifetime, then look no further.

The model features Rega’s RB110 tonearm, equipped with bespoke zero-play bearings for exceptionally low friction and a redesigned bias assembly with automatic adjustment, making it the most plug-and-play turntable Rega has produced. It comes fitted with a Rega Carbon cartridge as standard, while the 24v synchronous AC motor, paired with a new PCB and aluminium pulley, delivers reduced noise and enhanced speed stability. The thermoset, gloss-laminated plinth offers a noticeably refined appearance, complete with a newly positioned underside power switch and a choice of gloss black or gloss white finishes.

Engineering improvements continue throughout the design, including a re-engineered brass main bearing to minimise stress and unwanted energy transfer, and a new 23mm high-mass phenolic platter that offers a stronger flywheel effect for steadier rotation. Revised feet improve overall stability and reduce vibration, while a new motor cover tray provides integrated cooling. The package is completed with a 111g 'plug-and-play' balance weight for straightforward setup and dependable performance.

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