Description
Performance beyond price
A fresh new look for the multi-award winning Planar 1. We are delighted to introduce the new matt finish Planar 1. Every single aspect of the Planar 1 has been meticulously designed to improve performance. The Planar 1 uses a bespoke 24 V, low noise, synchronous motor to reduce vibration combined with our hand made RB110 tonearm fitted with our unique Rega designed ultra-low friction bearings. We have added our latest drive belt technology the EBLT belt which delivers greater accuracy and improved speed performance. If you are looking to get back into vinyl and want serious performance that will last you a lifetime, then look no further.
KEY FEATURES
- EBLT Advanced drive belt fitted as standard
- New matt finish for 2021
- RB110 tonearm with ultra-low friction play bearings
- Factory fitted Carbon moving magnet cartridge
- Phenolic resin, flywheel effect platter
- High quality, 24 V low noise synchronous motor
- Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects
TONEARM
Brand new RB110 tonearm built with the new Rega designed, bespoke, ultra-low friction bearings (patent pending). New bias assembly and integrated arm clip. Includes automatic bias adjustment negating the need for the user to set bias, making this the most ‘plug & play’ turntable we have ever manufactured. Ergonomically, designed headshell for improved usability and appearance.
CARTRIDGE
Rega Carbon cartridge supplied fitted as standard.
24 V SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR
The first entry-level Rega turntable to use a 24 V, synchronous AC motor with a new motor PCB and aluminium pulley offering low noise and better speed stability.
PLINTH
Brand new matt finish plinth with vastly improved appearance and ergonomically positioned on/off switch located on the underside. Two stunning plinth finishes available, matt black or matt white.
CENTRAL BEARING HOUSING
Performance brass main bearing, offering improved fit and removing stress on the bearing itself whilst minimising the transfer of potential energy (patent pending).
PLATTER
23 mm, higher mass, phenolic platter with improved flywheel effect for improved speed stability.
ISOLATION
Our latest design foot assembly increases stability and reduce vibration transfer.
MOTOR COVER TRAY
Motor cover tray with integrated cooling.
BALANCE WEIGHT
111 g ‘plug & play’ balance weight.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Tonearm | Hand assembled RB110 tonearm |
| Cartridge | Factory fitted Carbon moving magnet cartridge |
| Motor | 24 V low noise motor |
| Platter | Phenolic resin platter |
| Dimensions (lid closed) (W x H x D) | 447 x 117 x 360 mm |
| Weight | 4.2 kg |
From the installation to the final play, the Rega Planar 1 is not just outstanding, it has actually changed the nature of the market at this level.
PAUL RIGBY – THE AUDIOPHILE MAN
