Rega Planar 2 Turntable Gloss Black

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We think this new version is the best RP3 yet, adding extra servings of clarity, precision and insight to an already musical sound. Want the best value on the market? This is it. Aside from the rubber feet there’s no real attempt at isolation here, so you’ll need to use a rigid, level support. Ideally, it’ll be positioned well away from the speakers too. All turntables, even those with elaborate suspension systems, benefit from such an environment. So, there's a new 24V low-noise, low-vibration motor, an advanced EBLT drive belt that's built for accurate speed and stability, a newly designed central bearing and a set of feet that have been re-engineered to minimise vibration.

b. Screw the balance weight along its shaft until the stylus is “floating” just 1mm clear of the record. The third version of Rega’s classics is intended for a new generation of vinyl lovers. What impression will it have on older vinyl lovers?

Acrylic gloss Skin Plinth / Walnut Effect laminate

With such agile, detailed sonics, the Planar 2 partners beautifully with the sensational little Ruarks, but it’s easily good enough to fit into a less modest hi-fi system.

Overall, the Rega Planar 2 turntable is renowned for its engaging and high-quality sound reproduction, offering a listening experience that captivates the listener and highlights the fine details of the music. For many people from the analog generation, Rega is a synonym for a good sound and solid hi-fi from a mid-size British manufacturer, the one that has produced the most devices that have become history. Rega is best known for its good turntables, but its other devices – amplifiers and CD players – met the same expectations we have been accustomed to this brand in the middle of the seventies. At this time, the first model of the legendary turntable Planar 2 appeared, whose third generation we have the opportunity to test in this post. The Planar 2 features a new arm with the designation RB220 - This arm features the latest Rega designed "zero play" ball bearing assembly with ultra-low friction performance (Patent Pending). New automatic bias assembly, re-designed stiffer vertical bearing housing, integrated arm clip, and their custom arm tube.

Isolation

Additionally, I conducted a listening test without using the mat, placing the record directly on the glass surface. As stated earlier, the record adheres quite well to the glass, but as anticipated, this arrangement affects the sound quality. The previously discernible details became lost, resulting in a diminished and thinner soundstage, with the midrange slightly emphasized. The treble became thinner and more pronounced. It is possible that some individuals may appreciate this calmer and potentially more monotonous sound. However, it is not the optimal solution for acrylic plates, and it is advisable to maintain the use of a mat or even consider acquiring a higher-quality alternative. Rega Planar 2 Video Review