Rega Planar 2 Turntable Gloss Black with Nd3 Cartridge

Rega Planar 2 Turntable Gloss Black with Nd3 Cartridge

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.

Now available with the new Nd3 moving magnet factory fitted.

Key Features:

• Rega Nd3 cartridge factory fitted
• RB220 precision tonearm
• Quick setup out of box
• 24 V low noise, low vibration motor
• 10 mm float glass opti-white platter
• Gloss finish with clear dust cover
• Advanced EBLT drive belt

User Manual (PDF, 455KB)

RB220 Tonearm

The RB220 tonearm is packed with groundbreaking new features designed to enhance performance and make setup extremely simple. The RB220 incorporates Rega designed ultra-low friction bearings (Patent Pending), housed within a brand new, stiffer and lightweight bearing housing. This was developed with new updated adjustable bias allowing greater flexibility and compatibility with a wide range of cartridges. The new housing also includes an integrated arm clip and uses Rega’s latest custom aluminium arm tube.

Rega Nd3 Neodymium Moving Magnet Cartridge

The all new Nd3 moving magnet cartridge was developed over 10 years and promises to deliver ‘next level’ performance from moving magnet technology. Rega believes the Nd range (patent pending) is a world first to use ultra-high powered Neodymium magnets which allow Rega to create this totally unique design.

Key Features:

• Factory fitted - pre-installed for ease of use
• Elliptical profile stylus
• Aluminium cantilever
• Neodymium magnet
• Unique generator
• Rega 3 point mounting system
• Highly rigid lightweight PPS body
• Handmade stereo cartridge
• Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects

Specification Sheet (PDF, 125KB)

Advanced Technology

Each Nd3 is meticulously hand-made by Rega's highly skilled technicians. The design uses brand new generator geometry with perfect symmetry to achieve accurate channel balance. The Nd3 also has an optimised pole gap for superior linearity and cross talk characteristics, this provides a far wider soundstage than the previous models. This new cartridge is created with miniaturised parallel coils which are wound in house utilising 38-micron wire with just 1275 turns. This produces a low inductance, low impedance generator giving vastly improved high frequency response.

Nd Magnet Technology

Often used in Moving Coil designs, Rega believe the Nd3 is the first moving magnet to utilise a Neodymium (Nd) N55 magnet. This is the world’s most powerful commercially available magnet and is a crucial component that makes this unique design possible by delivering extra power than standard bar magnet designs.

Glass Filled PPS Body

The complete assembly is housed in a zero tolerance Injection moulded glass filled polyphenylene sulphide body (PPS) which is a lightweight and highly rigid material. A low mass body reduces stress on the tonearm bearings and aids free movement which is critical in accurate vinyl replay. This new body design was inspired by Rega's hugely successful MC range.

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

High gloss acrylic 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.

Clear Dust Cover

Supplied as standard - plinth protectors - supplied to prevent marks on the plinth and keep it looking its best.

Simple Set Up

Easy to use multi-lingual quick start guide for easy set up.