Replacing the multi award winning and five times What Hi-Fi? Product of the Year (RP3) was never going to be an easy task.
It tookRega's team of designers headed up by Rega'sRoy Gandy,two years to developthe all new 'Planar 3' following thebiggest re-design of the iconic'three' model ever seen.
Their team worked tirelessly to improve every aspect of this turntable offering improvedergonomics, usability and firstand foremost, sonic performance.
The new ‘Planar 3' is truly anew turntable carrying over just two components fromthe previousmodel.
RB330tonearm- Designed using the latest 3D CAD & CAM technology, the newRB330is the culmination of more than 35years oftonearmdesign experience.
Featuring a brand new bearing housing, andour latesttonearm tubedesigned usingintelligent redistribution of mass ensure this arm will exhibit fewer points of possible resonance.
Extreme stability with almost friction free movement fromthe new high precision bearing assemblies guarantees to gather more information from your vinyl than ever before.
Plinth -High gloss acrylic laminated plinth, stiffer and vastly improved appearance with ergonomically positioned power switch.
Now available in three plinth finishes: gloss black, gloss white and gloss red.
Double braces- Improved thicker3mm phenolic bottom brace and new metalisedskin phenolic top brace.
Bearing housing- Re-designed brassmain hub central bearing, improved fit and construction reducing stress on the bearing itself.
Sub platter-Re-designed sub platter, improved accuracy and improved stiffness.
Platter- New float glass ‘Optiwhite' polished rim12mm- Improved accuracy in manufacture and stunning looks.
Re-designed foot- New improved footto increase stability and reduce vibration transfer.
24V motor -Improved new motor controlPCBwith integration for the addition of TT-PSUfor electronic speed change and improved advanced anti-vibration circuit(sold separately).
Motor cover traywith integrated cooling.
_
"Mass absorbs energy - lost energy equals lost music!"
Rega has pioneered the use of lightweight rigid plinths. Clever use of lightweight particulate core with a highly rigid phenolic resin skin became the foundations of the highlevel of performance achieved by the now iconic original Planar range.
The new Planar 3takes this design philosophy to the next level.
A lightweight acrylic laminated plinth strengthenedusing a newimproveddouble 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 rigid 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 instead of the complete skin allows double thickness phenolic resin in these key areas while providing further weight reduction to the plinth which directly addresses the issue of mass absorption and unwantedenergy transmission.
Hand assembled RB330tonearm.
24v low noise motor / 12mm float glass platter.
Lightweight double braced plinth.
Precision main bearing.
Elys2MMcartridge (optional).
Compatible with the TT-PSU electronic speed change and power supply box (optional).
_
_
RETURNS POLICY
To return goods we have delivered to you, please contact us within 30 days from the date you have received the item. A staff member will then assist you with any return or repair. This may include inspecting the goods, arranging for the goods to be sent for repair, or providing you with a replacement.
Incorrectly Ordered/Change Of Mind:
Refunds are not normally provided where you have simply changed your mind or found the goods cheaper elsewhere. However, if goods have been incorrectly ordered, at our discretion, customers may be credited less a restocking fee.
A change of mind return will only be accepted if:
Please note: For change of mind returns, the shipping cost and method is the customer's responsibility. We will not compensate any returns that are lost or damaged in transit to us. For some change of mind returns, a restocking fee may apply.
Faulty Items
We recommend you immediately inspect any goods that we deliver to you or that you collect from our store to ensure you are completely satisfied with the goods. If any goods arrive damaged, please contact us as soon as possible. We will arrange to have the damaged goods returned and either arrange for a replacement of the goods or refund. Replacements and refunds of new products that are damaged on delivery or faulty from new requires a proof of purchase of the product and be returned with all original packaging, accessories and/or manuals included. Refunds will be made via the method of payment you used to make your purchase. If we consider the goods to have breached a consumer guarantee, any shipping costs to return the goods to us will be at our cost and compensated.
Repairs
The product must be returned with proof of purchase, it must not be modified or mistreated in any way and it must not have been serviced elsewhere. Goods returned for repair will be assessed and/or repaired within a reasonable time. You may be required to pay labour, assessment and/or freight fees, such as where goods are assessed to have been damaged by misuse or accident. We may provide you with an approximate fee; this may vary due to reasons beyond our control. In some circumstances, goods presented for repair may be replaced by refurbished goods of the same type rather than being repaired. Refurbished parts may be used to repair the goods.