These upgrades are more than cost effective,greatly enchance the overall performance of the venerable p3 to loftier heights and if your really into analog, these are a must have for the rega. Enjoy your vinyl record collection with this rega planar turntable. Rega planar 2 turntable with rb220 tonearm, glassplatter and carbon cartridge gloss black rega rp3 turntable with dustcover, elys2 cartridge, rb303tonearm cool grey rega rp3 turntable with. We played music as varied as beethovens highly charged 5th symphony to the lowkey vocalbased xx debut set, and the rp3 never put a foot wrong. The new planar 3 is a far more sophisticated turntable than the planar 3 i knew in the 1980s.
Rega planar 1 design new and improved it would take longer to list all the upgrades applied to this planar 1 than it does to get it up and running, such is the breadth of tweaks rega has. Music direct will not share any of your personal information with 3rd parties. Higher frequency percussion and female vocals feel subdued and a distant and i dont feel drawn into the music in quite the same way which is a real shame. Rega has been developing the planar 3 for decades and theres no doubt the product has steadily improved over the years. Nov 03, 2016 the new rega planar 3 is a deceptively simple, high performance, high build quality, moderately priced turntable that is easy to setup and even easier to use be sure to place it on a level surface. Audio note cart rb200 rb250 expressimo vta rewire isolation table the original cart was a grado gf3. Although simple to fit, we recommend this kit is fitted by a qualified rega dealer to ensure maximum performance. This is the second of three rega modification videos i am uploading this week. The preinstalled rega carbon mm cartridge and a motor cover tray with integrated cooling further up the value, convenience, and function of planar 2.
If youre buying your first turntable, the rega planar 1 is one of the simplest, most userfriendly options on the market. It took our team of designers headed up by regas roy. Jan 31, 2017 the rega planar 3 and exact, heard through lounge audios lcr mk. For the ultimate upgrade, we also recommend our acrylic platter and delrin. An acrylic plinth provides a safe, secure place to sit records for play, and the quiet 24v motor reduces excess noise from turning components, so all you hear is music. If you upgraded to the rp6, you just swapped the gt subplatter to the new deck. You can either buy the planar 3 with the ttpsu, or upgrade to it whenever you like. The player has a quiet 24v synchronous motor that safeguards against vibration on higher speeds, and the special motor cover. I would calculate the costs of the upgrades vs the cost of a new table minus the sale of your planar 3.
The rega planar 3 turntable is a modified, upgraded version of the rp3 and has been optimized with the use of an rb330 tonearm. Ive bought upgrades that have made a significant difference over the years going from the original rega bias cartridge to a linn k5 and to its current audio technica at120 e, and. The turntable is durable, built from highquality components and is. I have had a rega planar 3 turntable with rb300 tonearm and rega elys cartridge for 9 months. Rega planar 2 stereo turntable gloss black planar 2 best buy. Rega disty in arlington couldnt tell me the age based on. Unfollow rega planar 2 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. An acrylic plinth provides a safe, secure place to sit records for play, and the quiet 24v motor reduces excess noise from turning components. The iconic planar 3 replacing the multi award winning and five times what hifi. Obviously the planar 3 is a better table however i would need to upgrade the cartridge within another 68 months. Rega 3 point vta arm height adjuster new with 4 height. Every instrument stood solid, framed by a substantial cushion of.
Rega claims the new planar 3 has only two components in common with the previous rp3 model, and headlining the new features is its upgraded rb330 tonearm. Before the planar 6 was released, it made sense to upgrade with a gt subplatter. Buy products related to rega planar 3 turntable products and see what customers. I replaced it with an audio note iq2 the table originally. Am at a loss of which stylus and cartridge to replace it with. D changing the antiskating, sra quite close to 92, hear the sound. Innas comments aside, rega builds very nice turntablesso the planar 3 may indeed be worthy of an upgrade, especially since you have already upgraded to the rb600 arm. The cart could also be past its sell buy date as well, changing the rb200 to a rb 300 is fairly straight forward.
Groovetracer subplatters are compatible with these turntable models. The effect of the upgraded power supply is instantly impressive, and. The planar 3 has undergone many changes over time, but regas new. If you have a planar 3 or planar 2 thats not modded, heres the tips for substantial sonic improvement with simple upgrades. Rega neo highperformance turntable ttpsu power supply upgrade.
The player has a quiet 24v synchronous motor that safeguards against vibration on higher speeds, and the special motor cover keeps the device cool to eliminate overheating. Unfollow rega planar 3 turntable to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Rega 3 point metal spacer 2mm for rb301, rb700, rb900 etc from. The new rega planar 3 is a deceptively simple, high performance, high build quality, moderately priced turntable that is easy to setup and even easier to use be sure to place it on a level. Apr 26, 2017 ive recently upgraded from a rega planar 2 carbon to a planar 3 elys 2 and whilst the sound is bigger and more authoritative, somehow in the higher octaves im finding it lacking a certain something. The planar 3 is a long lasting deck, but there have been a number of changesimprovements since yours was released. Rega planar 3 turntable inc elys 2 cartridge what hi fi. In this post i am going to show you step by step upgrades for a rega planar 3 turntable since i have received many enquires particularly on motor base upgrade for this turntable.
We can supply all available rega parts and accessories, even those that are not listed on our website. Product of the year rp3 was never going to be an easy task. Listen to your favorite lps with this rega research planar turntable. The motor upgrade is a standard feature in the new rega p3, which replaces the planar 3. I had an rp1 some years ago so im a little bit familiar with rega. I have upgraded the motor and it has the white belt fitted. These upgrades are more than cost effective,greatly enchance the overall performance of the venerable p3 to loftier heights and if your really into analog, these are a must have for the rega planar 3 or p3. Just aquired a rega planar 3, its has got a goldring g920 igc cartridge and stylus in it, but the stylus has unfortunatly snapped. Including turntable power supply upgrades, motor upgrade kits, arm spacers, drive belts. Rega planar 3 2016 upgrades done steve hoffman music. Rega spent the last couple of years developing the planar 2 alongside the slightly costlier planar 3 and other than the stylish p2 logo youd be hard pressed to see the difference between the two turntables. Rega upgrade drive turntable belt for planar series white genuine rega part.
Rega planar 3 turntable inc elys 2 cartridge what hi fi 5. The rega p 3 now competes and is on par with my vpi scout and the overall cost is less. Hi, i have a rega planar 3 and the motor isnt working properly. Send me promotional emails including special sales, new release information, and more. It took our team of designers headed up by regas roy gandy, two years to develop the all new planar 3 following the biggest redesign of the iconic three model ever seen. Repair or upgrade to poorly rega planar 3 avforums. Rega gives the popular 3 series a new spin with the planar. This rega planar turntable has a lowfriction tone arm that wont damage records. The third component is the record spindle which is machined and polished from. Taken as a whole, and operating in sync with one another, these attributes elevate playback accuracy, cancel noise, prevent unwelcome energy transfer, decrease stress and wear, and heighten the. The tonearm is an rb200 and having read the forums i understand the rb300 would be a significant upgrade so i assume repairing the cable is not really worth it and im best spending my money on the upgrade. I replaced it with the rb250 using the stub and weight from a rb300.
Innas comments aside, rega builds very nice turntablesso the planar 3 may indeed be. This item rega rp3 turntable with rb303 tonearm white rega planar 2 turntable with rb220 tonearm, glassplatter and carbon cartridge gloss black rega rp3 turntable with dustcover, elys2 cartridge, rb303tonearm cool grey. I purchased a rega planar turntable, a phono preamp project with the aim of plugging them into my play 5. Theres the usual glass platter, which bears no chips or other major blemishes. See note below for rp6 and planar 6 compatibility please indicate your turntable model when ordering.
For reference, in addition to the planar 3 and tt psu, other applicable equipment includes a project phono box ds preamp, a denon avrx7200wa which has a phono preamp, but im keeping my. Rega planar 1 stereo turntable gloss black planar 1 best buy. This rega research planar turntable sits on adjustable feet for improved stability. I saw this upgrade kit and im thinking about buying it. I have a rega planar 3 turntable with the stock r200 tonearm and a rega bias 2 cartridge. This was risky venture, you would imagine, given the multi, multi award winning and five. I bought the rega belt upgrade, and the neo tt psu which allows you to adjust speed perfectly, and switch 33. Sep 07, 2017 rega claims the new planar 3 has only two components in common with the previous rp3 model, and headlining the new features is its upgraded rb330 tonearm. Rega planar 3 rb300 tonearm with linn k9 mm cartridge. Rega has reworked everything save the lid and the motor for the new rega planar 3 and it is a triumph. Rega research rp8 turntable aims for mass extinction.
Ive recently upgraded from a rega planar 2 carbon to a planar 3 elys 2 and whilst the sound is bigger and more authoritative, somehow in the higher octaves im finding it lacking a certain. Two weeks ago my local dealer, the gifted listener, installed the motor. Combines best pace, rhythm and timing in class with superb build quality and finish. It took our team of designers headed up by rega s roy gandy, two years to develop the all new planar 3 following the biggest redesign of the iconic three model ever seen. Jun 23, 2016 rega has reworked everything save the lid and the motor for the new rega planar 3 and it is a triumph. Aug, 2017 rega planar 1 design new and improved it would take longer to list all the upgrades applied to this planar 1 than it does to get it up and running, such is the breadth of tweaks rega has applied here, and the simple setup process that remains. My only complaint was it was running slightly fast.
Acos lustre rega r200 tonearm for record vinyl player turntable deck. The rega planar 3 and exact, heard through lounge audios lcr mk. This was risky venture, you would imagine, given the multi, multi award winning and five times what hifi product of the year rp3 is an icon of the modern vinyl revival. Dec 09, 2006 hi, i have a rega planar 3 and the motor isnt working properly. Just slide the balance weight onto the tonearm, remove the stylus guard, and youre ready. Weve long been fans of regas planar 3 deck, and this latest version the rp3 simply reinforces our enthusiasm in many ways this deck looks pretty much like previous generations of this product. Place the glass platter and its felt mat onto the subplatter, wind the. Rega planar 2 for sale in uk 18 used rega planar 2. We think this new version is the best rp3 yet, adding extra servings of clarity, precision and insight to an already musical sound. The turntable is durable, built from highquality components and is lightweight yet still incorporates a highrigidity plinth design. Rp1 p1 p2 p2 2000 planet planar 2 planar 3 p3 2000 and planar 25 turntable. The rega planar 2 i bought this for was bought in 1992 during my first year at university, and has been getting pretty regular use in all the 21 years ive had it.
This rega builds on the balance, resolution and excitement of previous generations while adding more clarity, stronger dynamics and an improved sense of musical stability. Rega has done a remarkable job with the new planar 3, by adding finesse to what was already the most engaging turntable. It changes the old rega planar 3 motor into the rega p3. Rega spent the last couple of years developing the planar 2 alongside the. Rega research sold more turntables last year than in any of its previous forty odd years and is on target to do so again this year. As with most rega models, theres minimal setup required with the planar 2. Obviously swimming upstream is both literally and figuratively. Planar 2 is located between models 1 and 3, where the only difference between second and third is at first glance a metal joint between the base of the tonearm and the platter axis on the. Rega gives the popular 3 series a new spin with the planar 3.
Optimise performance with the rega upgrade drive belt. I replaced it with an audio note iq2 the table originally came with a rb200 s arm. Be alerted when rega planar 3 turntable p3 is back in stock. I recently got into vinyl, and my dad very generously let me have his old hifi system which consists of a rega planar 3 and a nad 3020a. A notification will be sent to when the rega planar 3 turntable p3. The gestalt of the design is similar, but fit and finish are lightyears ahead of. The resale price of a modded planar 3 cant approach the price of planar 6 because the plinth is still an improvement.
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