Rega Planar 2 Turntable

$1,350.00

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Colour: High-Gloss Black

High-Gloss Black

High-Gloss White

Walnut

Product variants

The Planar 2 was developed over two years alongside the latest Planar 3. Featuring the RB220 tonearm, a new 24 V low noise motor, acrylic high gloss laminated plinth, newly designed central bearing and so much more. Every feature of this innovative new turntable is designed to extract the maximum amount of information and detail from your vinyl collection.

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Specifications

Tonearm: Hand assembled RB220 precision Tonearm
Cartridge: Factory fitted Carbon moving magnet cartridge
Motor: 24 V low noise motor
Dimensions (lid closed) (W x H x D): 447 x 117 x 360 mm
Weight: 5.5 kg

Hugely capable, authoritative and engaging sound with classy design

What HiFi

Central Bearing Housing

11 mm self securing brass bearing (Patent Pending) offering improved fit and less stress on the bearing preventing the transfer of potential energy.

Acrylic gloss Skin Plinth / Walnut Effect laminate

High gloss acrylic or walnut effect laminated plinth, stiffer and vastly improved appearance with ergonomically positioned power switch.

Rega Motor

New 24 V low noise, low vibration motor assembly and new PCB.

Platter

New float glass ‘Optiwhite’ 10 mm – Improved accuracy platter.

Isolation

Re-designed feet - new improved foot assembly to increase stability and reduce vibration transfer.

Cartridge

Rega Carbon cartridge supplied as standard on all Planar 2s for simple plug and play convenience.

Dust Cover

Supplied as standard / optional lid - plinth protectors - supplied to prevent marks on the plinth and keep it looking its best. Walnut effect finish is supplied with the smoked dustcover as standard.

Key Features

RB220 precision tonearm
Optional: Rega Nd3 cartridge factory fitted option
Rega Carbon cartridge factory fitted
24 V low noise, low vibration motor
10 mm float glass opti-white platter
Walnut effect finish supplied with smoked dust cover as standard
Gloss finish supplied with clear dust cover as standard
Advanced EBLT drive belt fitted as standard from March 2021
Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects

A mature turntable that won’t break the bank, the classy Planar 2/Nd3 is an excellent package for the price. If your budget can stretch beyond the entry-level and you want to get closer to that authority and superior rhythmic excellence of the step-up Planar 3 without paying the higher price, the Planar 2/Nd3 combination is a satisfying performer that will do justice to your record collection.

The Planar 2 is certainly a classy performer, given its affordable price tag. It is without doubt going to spawn a whole new generation of followers and keep Rega’s profile high in what is fast becoming a growing turntable market

The Planar 2 is a more refined turntable than the old Planar 3 but it has the best timing in the business at this price point. Add in the drop dead looks and Rega’s enviable track record for reliability and build quality and you have a budget turntable that is nigh on impossible to beat. If you want to hear what vinyl is really all about get thee to a Rega dealer forthwith.