Performance beyond price
This multi-award-winning ‘Plug and Play’ design features Rega’s handmade RB110 tonearm, equipped with pre-set bias and a factory-fitted Carbon cartridge. Set-up can be completed in under 30 seconds and delivers incredible performance well beyond its price point.
The Rega Planar 1 at a glance
- EBLT Advanced drive belt fitted as standard
- 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
Every single aspect of the Rega Planar 1 has been meticulously designed to improve performance. The Planar 1 utilises a bespoke 24 V, low-noise, synchronous motor to reduce vibration, combined with the hand-made RB110 tonearm fitted with unique Rega-designed ultra-low friction bearings. The latest drive belt technology, the EBLT belt, is incorporated to deliver 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.
The new special edition Walnut effect finish is constructed from the same high rigidity premium laminate used on the standard matt P1. This is an attractive, high-quality, realistic finish which is supplied as standard with the premium smoked dustcover to complement the design.
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 Rega has 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 and Walnut effect option with vastly improved appearance and ergonomically positioned on/off switch located on the underside. Three stunning plinth finishes available, matt black, matt white, and Walnut effect.
Central Bearing Housing
Performance brass main bearing, offering improved fit and removing stress on the bearing itself while minimizing the transfer of potential energy (patent pending).
Platter
23 mm, higher mass, phenolic platter with improved flywheel effect for improved speed stability.
Isolation
The latest design foot assembly increases stability and reduces vibration transfer.
Motor Cover Tray
Motor cover tray with integrated cooling.
Balance Weight
111 g ‘plug & play’ balance weight.
