Rega Planar 3 Turntable with ND3 Cartridge

Rega Planar 3 Turntable with ND3 Cartridge Replacing the acclaimed RP3, which was the recipient of multiple What Hi-Fi? Product of the Year awards, posed a formidable challenge. Lead by Rega’s Roy Gandy, our team of designers dedicated two years to crafting the all-new ‘Planar 3,’ marking the most extensive redesign in the history of the iconic ‘Three’ model. The ‘Planar 3’ emerges as a completely revamped turntable, retaining only two components from its predecessor. Rega has long been at the forefront of lightweight yet sturdy plinth construction. Leveraging a combination of lightweight particulate core and a resilient phenolic resin skin laid the groundwork for the exceptional performance of the original Planar range. The new Planar 3 elevates this design ethos to unprecedented heights. Its lightweight acrylic laminated plinth is fortified with an enhanced double brace system strategically positioned to bolster rigidity between the tonearm mounting and the main hub bearing, forming a robust “stressed beam” structure. This design effectively mitigates energy absorption and unwanted resonance, preventing distortions in the music. Moreover, by focusing reinforcement in key areas rather than the entire surface, double thickness phenolic resin is utilized, reducing plinth weight and addressing issues of mass absorption and energy transmission. Key Features: Continuously awarded What Hi-Fi? Product of the Year from 2016 to 2021 RB330 precision tonearm Double brace technology 24 V low-noise, low-vibration motor 12 mm float glass opti-white polished platter Clear dust cover included 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 Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects User Manual Rega ND3 Cartridge powered Neodymium magnets to create a truly unique design. Each Nd3 cartridge is meticulously hand-made by our skilled technicians. The stylus features a high-quality elliptical profile made from manmade polycrystalline diamond, bonded to a round titanium shank. The design incorporates a new generator geometry with perfect symmetry, ensuring precise channel balance. The optimized pole gap enhances linearity and cross talk characteristics, resulting in a much wider soundstage than previous models. Miniaturized parallel coils, wound in-house using 38-micron wire with 1,275 turns, create a low inductance, low impedance generator that significantly improves high-frequency response. In alignment with our sustainability commitment, the Nd range comes in 100% recyclable packaging. Key Features Bonded elliptical profile stylus Aluminium cantilever Neodymium magnet Unique generator design Rega 3-point mounting system Highly rigid lightweight PPS body Handmade stereo cartridge 100% recyclable packaging Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects Technical Specifications Nominal Output Voltage: 5-6mV Stylus: Bonded Elliptical Fixing: 3-point fixing Coils: Miniaturized parallel coils Window Colour: Red Tracking Pressure: 1.75g Mounting Instructions