- Operating Type: Manual
- Drive System: Belt drive with EBLT precision belt
- Motor: Quiet, low-noise, low-vibration 24V motor
- Playback Speeds: 33 1/3 and 45 RPM (manual change)
- Plinth Material: Acrylic-laminated MDF with Double Brace technology
- Platter: 12 mm-thick Optiwhite float glass with polished edge
- Tonearm: Hand-assembled, straight Rega RB330 9" tonearm
- Signal Outputs: Built-in high-quality RCA signal cable
- Feet: 3x redesigned anti-vibration damping feet
- Included Accessories: Acrylic dust cover
- Dimensions (with cover closed): 447 x 360 x 117 mm
- Weight: 6.0 kg
- Colour: Gloss White
The Rega Planar 3 Gloss White is a high-fidelity (Hi-Fi) manual belt-drive turntable, designed and handcrafted in the United Kingdom. It is an evolution of Rega’s iconic model, featuring an MDF plinth with an acrylic laminate and a Gloss White lacquer finish, along with Double Brace Technology for maximum rigidity at high-stress points. It is equipped with the handcrafted RB330 tonearm, which incorporates low-friction bearings and a redesigned tube to minimise resonance. The turntable features a 12 mm “Optiwhite” float glass platter, a quiet 24 V low-noise motor, and the option to upgrade with the external Rega Neo PSU.
Basic Features
- Operating Type: Manual
- Drive System: Belt drive with EBLT precision belt
- Motor: Quiet, low-noise, low-vibration 24V motor
- Playback Speeds: 33 1/3 and 45 RPM (manual change)
- Plinth Material: Acrylic-laminated MDF with Double Brace technology
- Platter: 12 mm-thick Optiwhite float glass with polished edge
- Tonearm: Hand-assembled, straight Rega RB330 9" tonearm
- Signal Outputs: Built-in high-quality RCA signal cable
- Feet: 3x redesigned anti-vibration damping feet
- Included Accessories: Acrylic dust cover
- Dimensions (with cover closed): 447 x 360 x 117 mm
- Weight: 6.0 kg
- Colour: Gloss White
Chassis Design & Double Brace Technology
The Rega Planar 3 is built on the principles of low mass and high rigidity. Its plinth is made of acrylic-laminated MDF with a Gloss White finish and reinforced with Double Brace Technology. A phenolic resin bridge is fitted to the top and bottom of the plinth, between the tonearm mount and the central bearing, creating a rigid structure that prevents energy absorption and unwanted resonance.
Rega RB330 Tonearm & High-Precision Bearing
The turntable features the handcrafted 9-inch Rega RB330 tonearm, designed using 3D CAD/CAM technology. The tonearm tube has a redesigned mass distribution to reduce stress points and incorporates zero-tolerance bearings (ultra-low friction bearings) with exceptionally low friction on both the horizontal and vertical axes. It also features an integrated grounding cable clamp and an improved anti-skating adjustment mechanism.
24V Motor & 12 mm Optiwhite Glass Platter
Motion is transmitted via the advanced EBLT belt by a quiet 24V motor. The motor is paired with a new control board (PCB) to minimize vibration and is mounted in a redesigned brass bearing housing with an improved fit. The platter is made from 12 mm-thick "Optiwhite" float glass, manufactured with greater precision to provide stable rotational inertia.
Upgrade Options & Equipment
The Planar 3 can be connected to the external Rega Neo PSU power supply (sold separately), which uses a DSP generator to deliver perfectly stable power to the motor and allows electronic speed switching between 33 1/3 and 45 RPM. The package includes an acrylic dust cover and an integrated low-capacitance RCA connection cable.
Dimensions
- Drive Mechanism
- Belt Drive
- Colour
- White
- Built-in Speakers
- No
- Built-in Pre Amp
- Yes
- Radio
- No
- CD Player
- No
Connectivity
- Connections
- USB
Playback Speed (rpm)
- Disc Speed (rpm)
- 33⅓, 45
Design
- Retro
- No
- Suitcase
- No
Important information
Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.