Rega Planar 3 RS Edition

*Available for click and collect from our Lincolnshire showroom only. We cannot ship this item due to a contract with Rega. Please get in touch with any queries.*

The Rega Planar 3 RS Edition (Rega Special) is constructed using a brand-new aluminium metal skin HPL laminate to create the stiffest plinth at Planar 3 level we have produced. This stunning dark brushed metallic plinth, edged in high gloss black creates a stunning platform for the iconic Planar 3. The RS Edition includes a custom matched Neo MK2 PSU with each motor vibration circuit hand tuned to each individual motor. This low noise 24v motor drives the sub platter via the Reference EBLT drive belt for ultimate accuracy in speed control. Finally, the legendary handmade RB330 tonearm is mounted and supplied with the all new award-winning Nd5 moving magnet cartridge.

Optimising an icon

Rega has pioneered the use of lightweight, ultra rigid plinths over many years. Their 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 their 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

Specifications

Tonearm

Hand assembled RB330 precision tonearm

Motor

24 V low noise motor

Platter

12 mm glass polished edge

Connectivity

RCA - Phono

Power

Via Mini DIN from Neo PSU

Dimensions (lid closed)

447 x 117  x 360 mm

Turntable Weight

6.0Kg

Neo Mk2 PSU

24 V AC protected by resettable fuse

Power Consumption

7.2 W

Voltage

24 V AC

Wall Power supply

Rega PS1 only

Speed control step size

0.01 RPM

Neo PSU Dimensions

180 x  150 x 50 mm