Rega Planar 1 Turntable with Carbon Cartridge

The new Planar1 is the most user-friendly Rega turntable to date. Now with preset bias forceon the brand new RB110 tonearm, the Planar1 is set up in seconds after unpacking. Simplyslide the balance weight onto the rear of the tonearm as far as it will go, remove the stylus guard and start spinning your favourite vinyl.

Performance beyond price
Every single aspect of the Planar 1has been meticulouslydesigned to improve performance. For the first timethe Planar 1 is now running a 24v, low noise, synchronousmotor to reduce vibration transfercombined with our brand new RB110 tonearmfitted with Rega’sbespokezero play bearings. Onlysharing the drive belt, sub platter and dust coverfromthe outgoing RP1, this is truly a new turntable for 2016.

If you arelooking to get back into vinyl and want serious performance that will last you alifetime, then look nofurther.

Tonearm
Brand new RB110 tonearm built with the new Rega designed, bespoke, zero play bearings with ultra-low friction performance (Patent Pending). New bias assemblyand integrated arm clip. Includes automatic bias adjustment negating the need for the user to set bias, making this the most Plug & Playturntable we have ever manufactured. New ergonomically, re-designed and stiffer headshell for improved usability and appearance.

Cartridge
Rega Carbon cartridge supplied fitted as standard.

24vsynchronousmotor
The first entry level Rega turntable to use a 24v, synchronous AC motor with a new motor PCB and aluminium pulley offering low noise and better speed stability.

Plinth
Brand new Thermoset,matte laminated plinth with vastly improved appearance and new ergonomically positioned on/off switch located on the underside.Two stunning plinth finishes available, matteblack andmatte white.

Central Bearing housing
Re-designed brass main bearing, offering improved fit and removing stress on the bearing itself whilst minimising the transfer of potential energy. (Patent pending)

Platter
Brand new, 23mm, higher mass, phenolic platter with improved flywheel effect for improved speed stability.

Re-Designed feet
New improved feet to increase stability and reduce vibration transfer.

Motor cover tray
New motor cover tray with integrated cooling.

Balance Weight
New 111g Plug and Play balance weight.