Rega Planar 3 RS Edition - an update to the famous turntable
23.11.2024 10:00 | ~1 minute read
Rega Research has introduced an improved version of its probably most popular turntable, the Rega Planar 3 - now in the Rega Special series. The Rega Planar 3 RS Edition is made using a special high-pressure laminate (HPL), which is usually used in the senior models of Rega players - Planar 6, Planar 8 and Planar 10. The rigidity of the structure with this approach is significantly improved - as a result, the sound quality has also increased.
The Rega Planar 3 RS Edition vinyl turntable is finished in matte aluminum, and the base has a black piano lacquer edging. A stylish dust cover is also included.
The Rega Planar 3 RS Edition (Rega Special) turntable comes with a Rega RB330 tonearm, a Rega Neo PSU MK2 external power supply and a factory-fitted Rega Nd5 moving magnet (MM) cartridge. The turntable is available to order now for €1,299.
Specifications
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Turntables — Rega Planar 3 RS Editio
Model name
Planar 3 RS Editio
Speed
N/A
Drive
Belt
Suspension
Fixed
Tonearm preinstalled
Yes
Tonearm model
Rega RB330
Cartridge preinstalled
Yes
Cartridge model
Rega Nd5 MM
Platter
12 mm float glass opti-white polished platter
Motor
24
Wow and Flutter (%)
N/A
Signal to Noise (dB)
N/A
Rumble (-dB)
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
180 x 150 x 50
Weight (kg)
6
Official link
Image from https://www.rega.co.uk/products/planar-3-rs-edition
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