Replacing 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.
- What Hi-Fi? Product of the year 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021. 2024
- RB330 precision tonearm
- Rega Nd3 MM cartridge factory fitted (optional)
- Rega Nd5 MM cartridge factory fitted (optional)
- Double brace technology
- 24 V low noise, low vibration motor
- 12 mm float glass opti-white polished platter
- Supplied with clear dust cover as standard.
- Compatible with Rega Neo turntable power supply (sold separately)
- Three high gloss plinth options and light oak effect (New for 2024
- Advanced EBLT drive belt fitted as standard from March 2021
- Tonearm – Hand assembled precision RB330 tonearm
- Motor – 24 V low noise motor
- Platter – 12 mm glass polished edge
- Connectivity – RCA / Phono
- Power (additional) – Mini DIN for connection to Neo PSU (optional upgrade)
- Dimensions (lid closed) (W x H x D) = 447 x 117 x 360 mm
- Weight – 6.0 kg
The all new Nd3 moving magnet cartridge was developed over 10 years and promises to deliver ‘next level’ performance from moving magnet technology. The Nd range (patent pending) we believe is a world first to use ultra-high powered Neodymium magnets which allow us to create this totally unique design.
- Bonded elliptical profile stylus
- Aluminium cantilever
- Neodymium magnet
- Unique generator
- Rega 3 point mounting system
- Highly rigid lightweight PPS body
- Handmade stereo cartridge
Nd Magnet technology
Often used in Moving Coil designs (including our own) we believe the Nd3 is the first moving magnet to utilise a Neodymium (Nd) N55 magnet. This is the world’s most powerful commercially available magnet and is a crucial component that makes this unique design possible by delivering extra power than standard bar magnet designs.
Glass filled PPS body
The complete assembly is housed in our zero tolerance Injection moulded glass filled polyphenylene sulphide body (PPS) which is a lightweight and highly rigid material. A low mass body reduces stress on the tonearm bearings and aids free movement which is critical in accurate vinyl replay. This new body design was inspired by our hugely successful MC range.
Cantilever & stylus profile
The Nd3 aluminium cantilever is fitted with a bonded precision elliptical stylus. This profile provides exceptional tracking accuracy and extracts great levels of detail from the vinyl surface.
- Nominal Output Voltage – 5-6mV
- Stylus – Bonded Elliptical
- Fixing – 3 point fixing
- Coils – Miniaturised parallel coils
- Window Colour – Red
- Tracking pressure – 1.75g
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