Description
Rega Planar 3 RS edition
Optimising an icon.
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.
This complex plinth design prevents energy absorption and unwanted resonance, which will add unnatural distortions to the music. Equally, heavier mass can transfer more unwanted energy, such as motor or bearing noise directly into the rotating record. The use of braces allows double thickness phenolic resin in these key areas which directly addresses the issue of mass absorption and unwanted energy transmission.
KEY FEATURES
- Brushed metal dark aluminium HPL laminated plinth
- RB330 Precision tonearm
- Nd5 MM cartridge factory fitted
- Neo turntable PSU MK2 included (speed control + anti vibration circuit)
- 24 V low noise, low vibration motor, hand tuned to the custom Neo PSU Mk2
- CNC machined custom pulley
- Reference EBLT drive belt fitted as standard
- Double brace technology
- 12 mm float glass opti-white polished platter
- Supplied with a smoked dust cover as standard.
- Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects
More information from Rega’s website here.
Rega price list is here
